JP6512557B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Conventionally, regarding the operation of the gaming machine, when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped during the game and then the power supply to the gaming machine is restored and the power on operation is performed by the operation of the power switch, In the gaming state when the power supply is stopped, recovery based on the gaming state stored in the storage device in the gaming machine is performed.
In this case, on the image display device of the gaming machine, a display indicating "power recovery restored" and a sound output indicating "power recovery restored" are performed for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

Generally, when the game hall is opened, it is stored in the storage device inside the gaming machine along with the power-on operation by the power switch operation in order to reset the gaming state at the end of the previous day when the power was turned off. At the same time, the clear switch operation for resetting the game state is performed.
Then, as the clear switch operation is performed, a display indicating "during initialization" or a sound output indicating "during initialization" is displayed for a predetermined period (for example, for example, on the image display device of the gaming machine) 30 seconds)

  Furthermore, Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine capable of performing an initial operation of a movable member (feature) after performing initialization notification by lamp display and sound output in a gaming machine whose power supply has been restored. There is.

JP, 2013-252244, A

  However, when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a movable member (decorative member) such as a prize or the like provided on the gaming machine is moving from the standby position (initial position) before movement. As it is, it may be left as it is until the power on operation by the power switch operation is performed.

  For this reason, in the image display device of the gaming machine, there is a display suggesting "during initialization" or "power restoration" in the image display device of the gaming machine by this power on operation. Even if it is performed, when the movable member is not positioned at the standby position (initial position) before movement, there is a problem that it is difficult to visually recognize the display such as "initializing".

The present invention is, in view of the above conventional circumstances, the power supply shall be the object to provide a gaming machine which makes it possible to visually recognize various images easily even if it is restarted.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of executing an image effect by an image display area and a movable member effect by a movable member in a game, and a game to a starting opening Hold storage means for holding and storing judgment information up to a predetermined upper limit based on winning of a ball, and when power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, the game is restored in the game after the power supply is resumed Control data holding means for holding control data necessary for playing a game, and recovery processing for recovering a game based on the control data held by the control data holding means when power supply is resumed And a game recovery processing unit for displaying the image during recovery related to the recovery processing in the image display area, and the image display area displays the suspension image corresponding to the suspension storage. While being possible, it is possible to display the reservation image in the normal reservation display mode and the specific reservation display mode different from the normal reservation display mode, and the movable member is in the first movable area. The movable member effect includes a plurality of movable members including a movable first movable member, and a second movable member movable in a second movable region including a region overlapping with the first movable region, A first movable member effect in which the first movable member moves to a first predetermined position overlapping the image display area, and a second movable member moves to a second predetermined position different from the first predetermined position When the power supply is resumed, the gaming recovery processing means includes two movable member effects, and when the first movable member and the second movable member are not in the standby position before the movement is performed, For each movable member At different times, and executes the control to move to the standby position before the movement is performed, the restoration of the image on the image display area, after displaying the recovery in the image, different for each said movable member At the timing, an initial operation is performed to move to a predetermined position and control to move to the standby position in the same manner as the movable member effect, and the initial image relating to the image effect is displayed as the image instead of the image during recovery. If control to display in the area is executed and there is the pending storage when the power supply is resumed, regardless of whether the pending image is displayed in the specific pending display mode before stopping the power supply. A control is performed to display all the pending images corresponding to the pending storage in the normal pending display mode.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to easily view various images even when power supply is resumed .

It is a figure showing an example of the front view of a game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the perspective view of the game machine of the state where the glass frame was opened. It is a figure which shows an example of the perspective view of the back side of a game machine. It is a figure showing an example of the block diagram of the whole game machine. It is a figure which shows an example of the jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of a symbol determination table. It is a figure showing an example of a big hit game end setting data table. It is a figure which shows an example of a special motorized service item operation mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of a big winning opening opening mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of the fluctuation pattern determination table of a special symbol. It is a figure which shows an example of the prior determination table of a jackpot lottery. It is a figure which shows an example of the table regarding a normal symbol and a starting movable piece. It is a figure which shows the main process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the input control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the 1st starting opening detection switch input process in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special figure electric-charge control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the special symbol memory determination processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the big hit judging processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing special symbol stop processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing the big hit game end processing in the main control board. It is a figure showing small hitting game processing in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the drawing control processing in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the normal symbol change process in the main control board. It is a figure which shows the control part processing process normally in a main control board. It is a figure which shows the classification of the command transmitted to a production control board from a main control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an icon display mode determination table. It is a figure which shows an example of an object fluctuation | variation determination table (for losing). It is a figure which shows an example of an object variation determination table (for big hit / small hit). It is a figure which shows an example of an object pseudo | simulation fluctuation | variation determination table (for losing). It is a figure which shows an example of an object pseudo | simulation fluctuation | variation determination table (for big hit / small hit). It is a figure which shows the main processing in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the timer interruption process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (1) in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the command analysis process (2) in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the icon display mode determination processing in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the update object determination process in a production | presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the said fluctuation | variation icon display mode determination process (pending icon display mode update process) in a production | presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the alerting | reporting control processing in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the decoration member initial-operation process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows the modification of the decoration member initial stage operation process in a presentation control part. It is a figure which shows an operation example. It is a figure which shows Embodiment 2 in the main processing in a presentation control part. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an operation example in Embodiment 2.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.

(Configuration of gaming machine 1)
First, the configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3. FIG. 1 is an example of a front view of a game machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. Moreover, FIG. 2 is an example of the perspective view of the game machine 1 in the state which opened the glass frame in embodiment of this invention. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the back side of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine 1 is provided with an outer frame 60 attached to the island facility of the game arcade, and a glass frame 50 rotatably supported by the outer frame 60 (see FIGS. 1 and 2). In addition, the outer frame 60 is provided with a game board 2 in which a game area 6 where the game ball 200 flows down is formed.

  The glass frame 50 has an audio output device 32 composed of a speaker, a frame illumination device 34b having a plurality of lamps (LEDs), a presentation button 35 for changing a presentation mode by a pressing operation, and at least two directions (usually A cross key 36 capable of pressing in 4 directions) is provided.

  The audio output device 32 outputs BGM (background music), SE (sound effect), and the like, and performs effects by sound. In addition, the frame illumination device 34b changes the irradiation direction and the light emission color of the light of each lamp so as to perform effects by illumination, and is provided at a plurality of positions.

An effect button detection switch 35a is provided on the effect button 35, and when the effect button detection switch 35a detects an operation of the player, further effect is executed according to the operation. Similarly, the cross key 36 is also provided with a cross key detection switch 36 b so that the player can input predetermined information to the gaming machine 1 (see FIG. 4).
In particular, in the present embodiment, the effect button 35 is configured to be movable in the vertical direction by the effect button drive motor 35 b (see FIG. 4).

  Further, the glass frame 50 is provided with an operation handle 3 for emitting game balls toward the game area 6 by being rotated, and a receptacle 40 for storing a plurality of game balls. There is a downward slope so that the gaming ball flows down on the side of the operation handle 3 (see FIG. 2). At the end of the downward slope of the tray 40, there is provided a receptacle for receiving gaming balls, and the gaming balls received by the receptacle are driven by the ball feed solenoid 4b, whereby the glass frame 50 is The game balls are sent out one by one to the ball feed opening 41 provided on the back surface.

  Then, the gaming ball sent out to the ball feeding opening 41 is guided to the end of the downward inclination of the emission rail 42 by the emission rail 42 having the downward inclination toward the launch member 4 c. A stopper 43 for stopping the game ball is provided above the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 42, and the gaming ball sent out from the ball feed opening 41 is the end of the downward slope of the firing rail 42. One game ball will be parked in the club (see Figure 2).

  Then, when the player touches the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3a (see FIG. 4) provided inside the operation handle 3 detects that the operation handle 3 is in contact with the player. Thereafter, when the player rotates the operation handle 3, the emission volume 3b directly connected to the operation handle 3 also rotates, the emission intensity of the gaming ball is adjusted by the emission volume 3b, and the emission is performed with the adjusted emission intensity. The striking member 4c directly connected to the solenoid 4a is rotated. When the launch member 4 c is rotated, the game ball 200 stored at the end of the downward slope of the launch rail 42 is hit by the hit member 4 c, and the game ball is fired to the game area 6.

  When the game ball fired as described above ascends from the firing rail 42 between the rails 5a and 5b and exceeds the ball return prevention piece 5c, the game ball reaches the game area 6 and then falls freely in the game area 6 . At this time, due to the plurality of nails and windmills provided in the game area 6, the game balls fall unpredictably.

  In the game area 6 of the game board 2, various winning openings (general winning opening 12, normal symbol gate 13, first starting opening 14, second starting opening 15, first large winning opening 16, second large winning opening 17), an image display device 31, and a decorative member 7 so as to surround a display area of the image display device 31.

  On the other hand, outside the game area 6 of the game board 2, the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21, the ordinary symbol display device 22, and the first special symbol hold display 23 , A second special symbol hold indicator 24 and a normal symbol hold indicator 25 are provided.

  In the game area 6, a plurality of general winning openings 12 capable of entering (entering) gaming balls are provided, and in these general winning openings 12, a general winning opening detection switch 12a is provided. When the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the entry of the game ball, a predetermined winning ball (for example, 10 game balls) is paid out.

  Further, in the lower central area of the game area 6, there are provided a first start opening 14 and a second start opening 15 which constitute a start area where the game ball can enter (enter) the ball.

  The second start port 15 has a start movable piece 15b, and in a closed mode in which the start movable piece 15b stands upright and in an open mode in which the start movable piece 15b falls forward. Movable control is performed. At this time, when the second starting opening 15 is controlled to the above-mentioned opening mode, the starting movable piece 15b functions as a saucer, and the game ball can easily enter the second starting opening 15. That is, when the second starting opening 15 is in the closed mode, there is no opportunity for entering the game ball, and when in the closed mode, the opportunity for entering the game ball is increased compared to the open mode.

  Here, the first starting opening 14 is provided with a first starting opening detection switch 14a for detecting entry of the gaming ball, and the second starting opening 15 is a second starting opening detection switch for detecting entry of the gaming ball 15a is provided. Then, when the first starting opening detection switch 14a or the second starting opening detection switch 15a detects the entering of the gaming ball, a special symbol determination random number value for performing a "big hit lottery" described later is acquired.

  In addition, when the 1st starting opening detection switch 14a or the 2nd starting opening detection switch 15a detects the ball entry of the game ball, in addition to the random number value for the above-mentioned special symbol decision, the special symbol which it indicates stop is decided The jackpot symbol random number value for the purpose, the random number value for reach determination for determining the fluctuation time of the special symbol, and the random number value for special figure fluctuation are also acquired.

  Furthermore, even when the first start opening detection switch 14a or the second start opening detection switch 15a detects the ball entry of the gaming ball, the same as when the general winning opening detection switch 12a detects the winning of the gaming ball, predetermined Prize balls (for example, three game balls) are paid out.

  In the right and left areas of the game area 6, a normal symbol gate 13 is provided which constitutes a normal area through which game balls can pass.

  The normal symbol gate 13 is provided with a gate detection switch 13a for detecting passage (entry) of the game ball. Then, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, and acquires a normal symbol determination random number value for performing "normal symbol lottery" described later.

  It should be noted that, when the gate detection switch 13a detects the passage of the game ball, in addition to the above-described normal symbol determination random number value, a common pattern stop random number value for determining a normal symbol to be stopped and displayed, an ordinary symbol A random number value for common drawing time for determining the fluctuation time is also acquired.

  Furthermore, in the area on the right side of the game area 6, in addition to the normal symbol gate 13 that constitutes a normal area through which the game ball can pass, the first big winning opening 16 where the game ball can enter and the game ball enter. A second big winning opening 17 capable of balls is also provided.

  Therefore, the game ball does not win the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 unless the game handle is turned by a large amount and the game ball is not hit by a strong force.

  The first large winning opening 16 is normally maintained in a closed state by the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b, making it impossible to enter the game ball. On the other hand, when a special game to be described later is started, the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b is opened, and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b places the game ball in the first large winning opening 16 It functions as a guiding saucer, and the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16. The first big winning opening 16 is provided with a first big winning opening detection switch 16a, and when the first big winning opening detection switch 16a detects entry of a game ball, a preset winning ball (for example, 15 game balls are paid out.

  A second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is provided at the right end of the second large winning opening 17, and by moving one of the second large winning opening opening and closing doors 17b as a fulcrum to the second large winning opening 17 Control the open state to facilitate winning of the closed state and the closed state that can not be winning. Then, when the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b is opened, the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b functions as a receptacle for guiding the gaming ball into the second large winning opening 17, and the gaming ball is the second large winning combination It becomes possible to enter the mouth 17. A second large winning opening detection switch 17a is provided in the second large winning opening 17, and when the second large winning opening detection switch 17a detects the entry of the game ball, a preset winning ball ( For example, 15 game balls are paid out.

  Furthermore, in the lowermost area of the game area 6, the general winning opening 12, the first starting opening 14, the second starting opening 15, the first large winning opening 16 and the second large winning opening 17 enter the ball. An out port 11 is provided for discharging the game balls that were not played.

  Further, at the center of the game area 6, an image display device 31 configured by an LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) or the like is provided.

  The image display device 31 displays an image during standby while a game is not being performed, or displays an image according to the progress of the game. Above all, three effect symbols 38 for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot which will be described later are displayed, and the combination of the specific effect symbols 38 (for example, 777 etc.) is stopped and displayed, and as the lottery result of the jackpot A big hit is reported.

  When the game ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the effect symbol 38 is variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol described later, and the special effect described later after a predetermined variation time has elapsed. Stop display according to the stop display of the symbol. That is, the timings of the variable display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol, and the timings of the stop display of the effect pattern 38 and the special symbol correspond to each other (at the same time).

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, even when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 or the game ball enters the second start opening 15, the effect pattern 38 is the same. A kind of effect pattern 38 is designed to be variably displayed or stopped. However, when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 and when the game ball enters the second start opening 15, different types of effect symbols 38 are displayed so as to be changed or displayed. It does not matter.

In addition, in the display area of the image display device 31, a hold icon for displaying the current first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) as icons so that the player can easily grasp A display area and a variable icon display area for displaying an icon related to a display related to a variable display currently being changed are provided.
The pending icon display area corresponds to a first display area, and the variation icon display area corresponds to a second display area.
Further, in the following description, an icon displayed in the hold icon display area is referred to as a "hold icon", and an icon displayed in the change icon display area is referred to as "the change icon".

  The decorative member 7 surrounding the display area of the image display device 31 is provided with a wall erected from the game board 2 on the outer periphery so that the game ball does not pass in front of the display area of the image display device 31 It is done.

  In addition, a board illumination device 34a having a plurality of lamps (such as LEDs) is provided on the left and right sides of the decorative member 7, and the upper part of the decorative member 7 is a A 1 decoration member 33a is provided, and a second decoration member 33b imitating a "sword" is provided on the right side of the decoration member 7.

  The first decorative member 33a is driven by a panel driving device 33 configured by a solenoid, a stepping motor, etc., and can be moved in the vertical direction, and the front surface of the image display device 31 is moved by the vertical movement. You can move to Similarly, the second decorative member 33b can also be driven by the panel driving device 33, and can fall to the left with the lower part of the second decorative member 33b as a fulcrum, and move to the front of the image display device 31.

  Specifically, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are located at the respective standby positions shown in FIG. When the board drive unit 33 is driven, the first decorative member 33a is operated from its standby position toward the central portion of the image display device 31, and the second decorative member 33b is operated from the standby position of the image display device 31. Rotate toward the lower end.

  The first special symbol display device 20 provided outside the gaming area 6 of the gaming board 2 makes a special lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed with the game ball entering the first starting opening 14 as a trigger. It is notified as a design, and is comprised by the several lighting member comprised with LED etc. The special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery is not to be notified immediately, and is displayed in a stopped state (lit) after being variably displayed (flashing) over a predetermined time.

  In addition, the second special symbol display device 21 is for notifying the lottery result of the jackpot lottery performed with the game ball having entered the second starting opening 15 as a special symbol, and the function is , Is the same as the first special symbol display device 20.

  Further, the first special symbol display device 20 and / or the second special symbol display device 21 can also be configured by 7-segment LEDs. For example, when the jackpot is won, “7” may be displayed in a stopped state, and when the player is lost, “−” may be displayed in a stopped state.

  Here, when the gaming ball enters the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15, the "big hit lottery" acquires a random value for special symbol determination and the acquired random value for special symbol determination is It is a process of determining whether it is a random number value corresponding to "big hit".

In the present embodiment, the term "big hit" means that the player wins the right to carry out a big hit game in the big win lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 Say what you did. In the "big hit game", a round game in which the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is opened is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 4 times or 16 times). A predetermined time is set for the maximum opening time of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 in each round game, and during this time the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 When a predetermined number of game balls (for example, nine balls) enter, one round game ends. That is, the “big hit game” is a game in which the game ball can enter the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 and the player can obtain a winning ball corresponding to the new ball.
In addition, although this jackpot game is provided with a plurality of jackpots, the details will be described later.

  In addition, when the game ball enters the first starting port 14 or the second starting port 15 during the special symbol variation display or during a special game to be described later, etc., the jackpot lottery can not be performed immediately, certain conditions The right of the jackpot lottery will be suspended.

  More specifically, the random number etc. for special symbol determination acquired when the game ball enters the first start opening 14 is stored as the first hold, and the game ball enters the second start opening 15 The special symbol determination random number value acquired at the time is stored as the second hold. The upper limit holding number is set to four for each of these two holdings, and the holding number is displayed on the first special symbol holding display 23 and the second special symbol holding display 24, respectively.

  In addition, the LED of the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 lights up when there is one first hold, and when the first hold is two, the left end of the first special symbol hold display 23 The two LEDs light up. In addition, when the first hold is three, the three LEDs from the left end of the first special symbol hold indicator 23 blink and the right LED lights, and when the first hold is four, the first The four LEDs from the left end of the special symbol hold display 23 light up. Further, also in the second special symbol hold display 24, the number of the second hold pending is displayed in the same manner as described above.

  In addition, the normal symbol display device 22 provided outside the game area 6 of the game board 2 is for notifying the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13 It is.

  Here, “normal symbol lottery” refers to random numbers for determining normal symbols when the gaming ball passes through the normal symbol gate 13, and the random numbers for determining normal symbols obtained correspond to “hits”. It refers to the process of determining whether it is a numeric value. Also about the lottery result of this normal symbol lottery, the game ball does not pass the normal symbol gate 13 and the lottery result is not notified immediately, and the normal symbol blinks in the normal symbol display device 22, etc. When the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is stopped and displayed, and the lottery result is notified to the player. Then, when the winning is won by this normal symbol lottery, a specific normal symbol (for example, "o") of the normal symbol display device 22 is lighted, and thereafter, the second starting port 15 is controlled to be open for a predetermined time.

  In addition, as in the special symbol, when the normal symbol lottery can not be made immediately, the right of the normal symbol lottery is reserved under certain conditions. The upper limit pending number of this normal symbol is also set to 4, and the number of pending items is the same as that of the first special symbol withholding indicator 23 and the second special symbol withholding indicator 24, the ordinary symbol withholding indicator Displayed at 25.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the glass frame 50 supports a glass plate 52 which covers the game area 6 in a viewable manner in the front (player side) of the game board 2. The glass plate 52 is detachably fixed to the glass frame 50.

  The glass frame 50 is connected to the outer frame 60 via the hinge mechanism 51 on one end side in the left-right direction (for example, facing the game machine 1 and left), and the hinge mechanism 51 serves as a fulcrum. The other end side (for example, the right side facing the gaming machine 1) can be turned in the direction of opening the outer frame 60. The glass frame 50 covers the game board 2 together with the glass plate 52, and can pivot like a door with the hinge mechanism 51 as a fulcrum, thereby opening the inner part of the outer frame 60 including the game board 2.

  At the other end of the glass frame 50 in the left-right direction, a lock mechanism is provided to fix the other end of the glass frame 50 to the outer frame 60. Fixation by the lock mechanism can be released by a dedicated key. The glass frame 50 is also provided with a door opening switch 133 for detecting whether the glass frame 50 is released from the outer frame 60.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the back of the gaming machine 1, a main control board 110, an effect control board 120, a payout control board 130, a power supply board 140, a game information output terminal board 30, and the like are provided. In addition, the power supply board 140 is provided with a power supply plug 141 for supplying power to the gaming machine 1, a frame control board 180 (not shown) and a power switch, and a clear switch for clearing a main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 described later. It is done.

(Block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1)
Next, control means for controlling the progress of the game will be described using the block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1 of FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram of the entire gaming machine 1.

  The main control board 110 controls the basic operation of the game, and inputs various detection signals such as the first start opening detection switch 14a to drive the first special symbol display device 20 and the first big winning opening open / close solenoid 16c etc. Let them control the game.

  The main control board 110 is connected to the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, and the power supply board 140.

  Here, communication between the main control board 110 and the effect control board 120 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120, and the main control board 110 and the payout control board Communication with 130 is configured to be able to communicate data bi-directionally. Further, the main control board 110 receives a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  Further, the main control board 110 at least includes a one-chip microcomputer 110m composed of a main CPU 110a, a main ROM 110b and a main RAM 110c, and an input port and an output port (not shown) for main control.

  In this input port for main control, it is detected that the game ball has passed through the payout control board 130, the general winning opening detection switch 12a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the general winning opening 12, and the normal symbol gate 13. Gate detection switch 13a, first start opening detection switch 14a for detecting that the game ball has entered the first start opening 14, second start opening for detecting that the game ball has entered the second start opening 15 Detection switch 15a, the first large winning opening detection switch 16a for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the first large winning opening 16, the second large for detecting that the gaming ball has entered the second large winning opening 17 The winning opening detection switch 17a is connected. Various signals are input to the main control board 110 by the main control input port.

  Furthermore, a power failure detection signal indicating that the power supply voltage from the power supply substrate 140 has dropped to a predetermined value or less is input to the input port for main control. That is, the power supply substrate 140 monitors the voltage value of the predetermined voltage used in the gaming machine 1, and when the voltage value decreases to a predetermined value determined in advance (when a decrease in the power supply voltage is detected), A power supply monitoring circuit is mounted which outputs a power failure detection signal indicating. Further, a clear signal indicating that the clear switch for instructing to clear the contents of the main RAM 110 c is operated is input to the input port for main control. This clear signal is input to the main control input port by pressing the clear switch provided on the power supply substrate 140.

  In addition, the output port for main control, the effect control board 120, the payout control board 130, the start opening opening and closing solenoid 15c for opening and closing the start movable piece 15b of the second start opening 15 and the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b The first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c to operate, the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c to operate the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b, the first special symbol display device 20 for displaying a special symbol and the second special symbol display device 21, Normal symbol display 22 to display the normal symbol display, the first special symbol hold indicator 23 and the second special symbol hold indicator 24 to display the number of balls reserved for special symbols, ordinary to display the number of balls reserved for the normal symbol A symbol hold display 25 and a game information output terminal board 30 for outputting an external information signal are connected. Various signals are output from the main control output port.

  The main CPU 110a reads out the program stored in the main ROM 110b based on input signals from the detection switches and timers to perform arithmetic processing, and directly controls each device or display, or outputs the result of the arithmetic processing. Send commands to other boards accordingly.

The main ROM 110b of the main control board 110 stores a program for game control, data necessary for determination of various games, and a table.
Specifically, the jackpot determination table (see FIG. 5) used in the jackpot lottery, the symbol determination table (see FIG. 6) for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol, the jackpot game end for determining the gaming state after the jackpot end Time setting data table (see FIG. 7), special electric combination product operation mode determination table (see FIG. 8) for determining opening and closing conditions of the special winning opening door, special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9), special symbol The main ROM 110b stores a variation pattern determination table (see FIG. 10) for determining the variation pattern of the symbol, a prior determination table for the big hit lottery (see FIG. 11), various tables referred to in the regular symbol lottery (see FIG. 12), etc. There is.
Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

The main RAM 110c of the main control board 110 functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the main CPU 110a, and has a plurality of storage areas.
For example, the main RAM 110c has a special drawing special power processing data storage area, a general drawing generality processing data storage area, a normal symbol holding number (G) storage area, a normal symbol holding storage area, a stop general drawing data storage area, a first special Number of symbol holding (U1) storage area, number of second special symbol holding (U2) storage area, first special symbol random number storage area, second special symbol random number storage area, number of round games played (R) storage area, number of opening (K) storage area, large winning a prize entrance ball number (C) storage area, start opening frequency counter, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game flag storage area), high probability game frequency (X) counter , Time saving (J) counter, gaming state buffer, stop special view data storage area, stop common drawing data storage area, effect transmission data storage area, special symbol time counter, special game timer counter, start Open timer counter, start closing timer counter, a variety of timer counter such as start-up interval timer counter is provided.
The above-described storage area is merely an example, and many other storage areas are provided.

  The main RAM 110 c is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage unit backed up by a backup power source that is partially or entirely created in the power supply substrate 140. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, the content of a part or all of the main RAM 110c is stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply discharges and the power supply of the backup power supply becomes impossible). Be held). In particular, at least data according to the gaming state, that is, the control state of the gaming control means (data indicating the gaming state set in the gaming state buffer, and holding storage stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area The number etc.) is stored (held) in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for resuming a game based on the data when the power supply is restored after a power failure or the like occurs.

  The game information output terminal board 30 is a board for outputting an external information signal generated in the main control board 110 to a hall computer or the like of the game arcade. The game information output terminal board 30 is connected to the main control board 110 by wiring, and is provided with a connector for connecting external information to a game hall computer or the like.

  The effect control board 120 mainly controls each effect such as in a game or in standby, and controls image display in the image display device 31 and a effect control unit 120m that integrates and manages the contents of the effect of the game A drive control unit 160 performs drive control of a solenoid, a stepping motor, and the like in the panel drive device 33, and a lamp control unit 170 performs lighting control of an LED and the like in the panel lighting device 34a.

  The effect control board 120 is connected to the main control board 110, the power supply board 140, and the frame control board 180.

As described above, communication between the effect control board 120 and the main control board 110 is configured such that data can be communicated in only one direction from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. That is, although the effect control board 120 can receive data from the main control board 110, it can not transmit data to the main control board 110.
Further, communication between the effect control board 120 and the frame control board 180 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally, and the effect control board 120 inputs a power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The effect control unit 120m includes a sub CPU 120a, a sub ROM 120b, and a sub RAM 120c.

  The sub CPU 120a is stored in the sub ROM 120b based on a command received from the main control board 110 or an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35a, the cross key detection switch 36b, etc. received from the frame control board 180 described later. The program is read and arithmetic processing is performed, and based on the processing, the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180 are instructed to execute various effects (data Send).

  For example, when the sub CPU 120a receives a variation pattern designation command indicating a variation pattern of a special symbol from the main control board 110, it analyzes the contents of the received variation pattern designation command, and the image display device 31, voice output device 32, board The effect data (effect pattern specification command or the like to be described later) for causing the drive device 33, the panel illumination device 34a, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button drive motor 35b to execute predetermined effects is determined. Then, the determined effect data is transmitted to the image control unit 150, the drive control unit 160, the lamp control unit 170, and the frame control board 180.

  The sub ROM 120 b stores a program for effect control, data necessary for determining various games, and a table.

  Specifically, an icon display mode determination table (see FIG. 29) for determining the display mode of the pending icon and the change icon, and an object change determination table for determining the target change for changing the icon display mode (FIG. 30). 31), a target pseudo fluctuation determination table (see FIGS. 32 and 33) for determining the timing of changing the fluctuation icon, and the like are stored in the sub ROM 120b.

  Note that the above-described tables merely list characteristic tables as an example of the tables in the present embodiment, and many other tables and programs (not shown) are provided in advance of the game. ing.

  The sub RAM 120c functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the sub CPU 120a, and has a plurality of storage areas.

  The image control unit 150 is connected to the image display device 31, and performs display control of an image in the image display device 31 based on various effect data sent from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a).

  At this time, between the image control unit 150 and the image display device 31, there is provided a general-purpose substrate 39 having a bridge function of converting the image data into a predetermined image format and outputting the image data when displaying the image data.

  The general-purpose substrate 39 has a bridge function of converting it into an image format corresponding to the performance of the image display device 31 that displays image data. For example, a 19-inch liquid crystal display device of SXGA (1280 dots × 1080 dots) Of the XGA (1024 dots × 768 dots) 17 inch liquid crystal display device as the image display device 31 and the difference in resolution etc. is absorbed.

  The image control unit 150 includes a liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a liquid crystal control RAM 150b, a liquid crystal control ROM 150c, a CGROM 151, a crystal oscillator 152, a VRAM 153, and a drawing control unit (VDP (Video Display Processor) 159 (hereinafter referred to as "VDP 159"). There is.

  The liquid crystal control CPU 150a creates a display list composed of drawing control commands based on effect data (effect pattern designation command etc.) transmitted from the effect control unit 120m, and transmits this display list to the VDP 159 By doing this, an instruction to display the image data stored in the CGROM 151 on the image display device 31 is issued.

  In addition, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a appropriately performs interrupt processing when receiving the V blank interrupt signal and the drawing end signal from the VDP 159.

  The liquid crystal control RAM 150b is built in the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, functions as a work area of data at the time of arithmetic processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and temporarily stores data read from the liquid crystal control ROM 150c.

  Further, the liquid crystal control ROM 150c is configured by a mask ROM or the like, and a program for control processing of the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a display list generation program for generating a display list, and animation of an effect using an image corresponding to effect data. An animation pattern, animation scene information, etc. for displaying are stored.

  The animation pattern is referred to when displaying an animation, and stores combinations of animation scene information of images corresponding to the effect data, display order of each animation scene information, and the like. In animation scene information, a weight frame (display time), target data (sprite identification number, transfer source address, etc.), parameters (sprite display position, transfer destination address, etc.), rendering method, effect image are displayed Information such as information specifying the display device is stored.

  The CGROM 151 comprises a flash memory, an EEPROM, an EPROM, a mask ROM, etc., and compresses and stores image data (sprite, movie) etc. consisting of a set of pixel information in a predetermined range of pixels (for example, 32 pixels × 32 pixels) doing. The pixel information is composed of color number information for specifying a color number for each pixel and an alpha value indicating transparency of the image. The CGROM 151 is read by the VDP 159 in units of image data, and image processing is performed in units of image data of this frame.

  Furthermore, the CGROM 151 stores, without compressing, palette data in which color number information for specifying a color number and display color information for actually displaying a color are associated. The CGROM 151 may have a configuration in which only a part of the image data is compressed without being compressed. Also, various known compression methods such as MPEG 4 can be used as the compression method of the movie.

  The crystal oscillator 152 outputs a pulse signal to the VDP 159, and frequency division of the pulse signal generates a system clock for the VDP 159 to perform control, a synchronization signal for synchronizing with the image display device 31, and the like. .

  The VRAM 153 is configured by an SRAM that can write or read image data at high speed. The VRAM 153 has a display list storage area for temporarily storing the display list output from the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, a frame buffer area corresponding to the image display device 31, and the like.

  The frame buffer area is a storage area for drawing or displaying an image, and further includes a first frame buffer area and a second frame buffer area. The first frame buffer area and the second frame buffer area are alternately switched to the “drawing frame buffer” and the “display frame buffer” each time drawing is started.

  The VDP 159 is a so-called image processor, and draws the image data stored in the CGROM 151 in the “drawing frame buffer” of the frame buffer area of the VRAM 153 based on an instruction (display list) from the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a. Furthermore, the VDP 159 reads image data from the “display frame buffer” in the frame buffer area. Then, based on the read image data, a video signal (LVDS signal, RGB signal or the like) is generated and output to the image display device 31 for display.

  The drive control unit 160 is connected to the panel drive device 33, and based on various effect data transmitted from the effect control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a), the solenoid, stepping motor, etc. in the panel drive device 33. Drive control is performed. The first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b provided on the game board 2 are driven by controlling the driving of the board driving device 33.

  Here, the drive control unit 160 is provided with a drive control CPU 160a (not shown) that controls the drive of a stepping motor or the like in the panel drive device 33. The drive control CPU 160a controls the driver unit of the panel drive device 33. The drive signal is transmitted to perform drive control of the stepping motor or the like.

  The lamp control unit 170 is connected to the board lighting device 34a, and controls lighting of LEDs and the like in the board lighting device 34a based on various effect data sent from the presentation control unit 120m (sub CPU 120a). Do. Then, the board lighting device 34a provided on the game board 2 is turned on / off by controlling lighting of the board lighting device 34a.

  The frame control board 180 controls effects of the sound output device 32 provided on the glass frame 50, the frame illumination device 34b, and the effect button 35.

  The frame control board 180 is connected to the effect control board 120 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, communication between the frame control board 180 and the effect control board 120 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally. The frame control board 180 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The frame control board 180 performs control to output predetermined audio data to the audio output device 32 based on various kinds of effect data transmitted from the effect control board 120, and turns on an LED or the like in the frame illumination device 34b. Control is performed, and drive control of the effect button drive motor 35b is performed. By the control of the frame control board 180, the audio output device 32 provided in the glass frame 50 outputs a sound, and the frame illumination device 34b is turned on / off, and the effect button 35 moves in the vertical direction. .

  Here, the frame control board 180 is provided with a frame control CPU 180a (not shown), and the frame control CPU 180a drives the driver of each of the audio output device 32, the frame illumination device 34b and the effect button drive motor 35b. A signal is transmitted to perform sound output control, lighting control of an LED or the like, and drive control of the effect button.

  Furthermore, when the frame control board 180 receives input signals from the effect button detection switch 35 a and the cross key detection switch 36 b, the frame control board 180 transmits the input signals to the effect control board 120. That is, the effect control board 120 receives an input signal from the effect button detection switch 35 a and the cross key detection switch 36 b via the frame control board 180.

  The payout control board 130 includes a payout control unit 131 that controls the payout of the game balls, and a launch control unit 132 that controls the launch of the game balls.

  The payout control board 130 is connected to the main control board 110 and the power supply board 140, and as described above, communication between the payout control board 130 and the main control board 110 is configured to be able to communicate data bidirectionally. The delivery control board 130 receives the power supply voltage from the power supply board 140.

  The payout control unit 131 includes a one-chip microcomputer including a payout CPU 131a, a payout ROM 131b, and a payout RAM 131c.

  The payout CPU 131a reads out the program stored in the payout ROM 131b based on the input signals from the payout ball count detection switch 135, the door opening switch 133, and the timer to detect whether the gaming ball has been paid out and performs arithmetic processing At the same time, based on the processing, the corresponding payout data is transmitted to the main control board 110.

  Further, on the output side of the payout control board 130, the payout motor 134 of the payout device for paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls from the storage portion of the gaming balls is connected. The payout CPU 131a reads a predetermined program from the payout ROM 131b based on the number-of-payouts designation command transmitted from the main control board 110 and performs arithmetic processing, and controls the payout motor 134 of the payout device to perform predetermined gaming balls. Pay out. At this time, the payout RAM 131c functions as a work area of data at the time of the arithmetic processing of the payout CPU 131a.

  The emission control unit 132 is connected to the touch sensor 3a and the emission volume 3b on the input side, and connected to the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b on the output side. The emission control unit 132 receives a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a and performs control of energizing the emission solenoid 4a and the ball feed solenoid 4b based on the voltage supplied from the emission volume 3b.

  The touch sensor 3 a is provided inside the operation handle 3, and is configured of a capacitance type proximity switch using a change in capacitance caused by the player touching the operation handle 3. When the touch sensor 3 a detects that the player has touched the operation handle 3, the touch sensor 3 a outputs a touch signal for permitting the firing control unit 132 to energize the firing solenoid 4 a. The firing control unit 132 is configured not to launch the gaming ball 200 in the gaming area 6 unless there is an input of a touch signal from the touch sensor 3a, as a major premise.

  The discharge volume 3 b is provided directly connected to a pivoting portion at which the operation handle 3 pivots, and is constituted by a variable resistor. The discharge volume 3b divides a constant voltage (for example, 5 V) applied to the discharge volume 3b by a variable resistor and supplies the divided voltage to the emission control unit 132 (a voltage supplied to the emission control unit 132). Make it variable). The launch control unit 132 activates the launch solenoid 4a based on the voltage divided by the launch volume 3b to rotate the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a, thereby playing the game ball 200. Launch into area 6.

  The launch solenoid 4a is formed of a rotary solenoid, and the launch member 4c is directly coupled to the launch solenoid 4a, and the launch solenoid 4a is rotated to rotate the launch member 4c.

  Here, the rotational speed of the firing solenoid 4 a is set to about 99.9 (times / minute) from the frequency based on the output period of the crystal oscillator provided in the firing control unit 132. As a result, the number of fired games per minute is about 99.9 (pieces / minute) because one shot is fired for each rotation of the firing solenoid. That is, one gaming ball is fired approximately every 0.6 seconds.

  The ball feed solenoid 4b is composed of a straight-ahead solenoid, and sends out the game balls on the tray 40 one by one toward the launch member 4c directly connected to the launch solenoid 4a.

(Description of gaming state)
Next, the gaming state when the game proceeds will be described. In the present embodiment, the state related to the jackpot lottery has "low probability gaming state" and "high probability gaming state", and "non time saving gaming state" as the state related to the start movable piece 15b which the second starting opening 15 has. It has "time saving game state". The state (low probability gaming state, high probability gaming state) relating to this jackpot lottery and the state (non-time-saving gaming state, time-shorting gaming state) relating to the start movable piece 15b can also be related to each other it can. In other words,
(1) In the "low probability gaming state" and "time saving gaming state",
(2) In the "low probability gaming state" and "non time saving gaming state",
(3) In the case of "high probability gaming state" and "time saving gaming state",
(4) It is possible to provide the "high probability gaming state" and the "non-time-saving gaming state".
In addition, the gaming state when the game is started, that is, the initial gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is "low probability gaming state" and is set to "non-short time gaming state", and this gaming state is the present embodiment. Will be referred to as "the normal gaming state".

  In the present embodiment, “low probability gaming state” means that the winning probability of the jackpot is, for example, 1 in the jackpot lottery performed on the condition that the game ball has entered the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15. It means gaming state set as low as / 399. On the other hand, "high probability gaming state" refers to a gaming state in which the jackpot probability of jackpot is improved compared to the low probability gaming state, and the jackpot probability of jackpot is set to, for example, 1 / 53.2 as high. . Therefore, in the "high probability gaming state", it is easier to win a jackpot than in the "low probability gaming state". Note that the change from the low probability gaming state to the high probability gaming state is after the end of the jackpot game described later.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot that triggers the transition to the high probability gaming state is referred to as a “probability change jackpot”, and the jackpot that is the trigger of the transition to the low probability gaming state is referred to as the “normal jackpot”.

  In the present embodiment, “non-time-saving gaming state” means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is “normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13”. The game state is set to be longer than the "time-saving game state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is likely to be set short. For example, when the game ball passes the normal symbol gate 13, the normal symbol lottery is performed, and the variable display of the normal symbol is performed in the normal symbol display device 22, but for example, 30 after the variable display of the normal symbol is started. Stop display after 2 seconds. And when a lottery result is a hit, after the stop display of a normal symbol, the 2nd starting opening 15 is controlled by the open mode for 0.2 second.

  On the other hand, "time saving gaming state" means that the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result is "non-normal" in the normal symbol lottery performed on the condition that the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13. The game state is set shorter than the "time-saving gaming state", and the opening time of the second starting opening 15 when winning is hit is set to, for example, 3 seconds, longer than the "non-time-saving gaming state". Furthermore, in "non-time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in a normal symbol lottery is set low, for example, 1/16, and in "time-saving gaming state", the probability of winning in an ordinary symbol lottery is, for example 15/16 And set high. Therefore, in the "time saving gaming state", when the gaming ball passes the normal symbol gate 13 more easily than in the "non-time saving gaming state", the second starting opening 15 is more easily controlled to the open mode. Thereby, in the "time-saving game state", the player can proceed with the game without consuming the game balls.

  In the embodiment, the "time saving game state" is set so that the variation time of the normal symbol, the opening time of the second starting opening 15 and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery become advantageous as compared with the "non-time saving game state". It is done. However, the "time saving gaming state" may be set such that only one of the normal symbol fluctuation time, the opening time of the second starting opening 15, and the winning probability of the normal symbol lottery is advantageous.

  Next, details of various tables stored in the main ROM 110 b will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12.

(The jackpot judgment table of the jackpot lottery)
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a jackpot determination table. Specifically, FIG. 5A is a jackpot determination table of a jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of gaming balls into the first starting opening 14, and FIG. 5B is for the second starting opening 15. It is a jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery triggered by the entry of the game ball of. In the tables of FIG. 5 (a) and FIG. 5 (b), the jackpot probability is the same although the win probability of the small jack is different.

  As shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, in the jackpot determination table, the probability gaming state, the special symbol judgment random number value, and the lottery result of the jackpot lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIGS. 5 (a) and 5 (b), and based on the current probability gaming state and the acquired special symbol judgment random number value, It is determined whether "small hit" or "missing".

  For example, according to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A, when in the low probability gaming state, two special symbol determination random number values of "7" and "8" are determined to be a jackpot . On the other hand, when in the high probability gaming state, 15 special symbol determination random number values from "7" to "21" are determined to be a big hit. Further, according to the jackpot determination table for the first special symbol display device shown in FIG. 5A, the random number value for special symbol determination is “50” regardless of whether it is in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state. In the case of three special symbol determination random number values of “100” and “150”, it is determined as “small hit”. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss".

  Therefore, since the random number range of the special symbol determination random number value is from 0 to 797, the probability of being determined to be a big hit in the low probability gaming state is 1/399, and is determined to be a big hitting in the high probability gaming state The probability is increased by 7.5 times to 1 / 53.2. Further, in the first special symbol display device, the probability of being determined as a small hit is 1/266 even in the low probability gaming state or the high probability gaming state.

(Symbol determination table)
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a symbol determination table for determining the stop symbol of the special symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the jackpot lottery. Specifically, FIG. 6 (a) is a symbol determination table which is referred to determine the stop symbol of the special symbol when lost, and FIG. 6 (b) is the stop of the special symbol when the jackpot It is a symbol determination table referred to determine a symbol, FIG.6 (c) is a symbol determination table referred to determine the stop symbol of a special symbol at the time of a small hit.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, in the symbol determination table at the end of the game, the type of the special symbol display device is associated with the special symbol (special stop data). In addition, it may be provided with a random number value for lost symbol so that a plurality of special symbols can be determined even in a loss, and a plurality of special symbols and random number values for lost symbol may be associated with each other.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), in the symbol determination table in the big hit, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting opening for which the gaming ball has won) and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 The jackpot symbol random number value acquired when the game ball enters the ball is associated with the special symbol (stop special view data).

  As shown in FIG. 6 (c), also for the symbol determination table in a small hit, the type of the special symbol display device (the type of the starting opening that the gaming ball has won) and the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 The small hit symbol random number value acquired when the ball enters the ball and the special symbol (stop special view data) are associated with each other.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6, and determines the type (stop special view data) of the special symbol based on the type of the special symbol display device and the jackpot symbol random number value and the like.

  And at the time of the fluctuation start of a special symbol, based on the type (stop special figure data) of the determined special symbol, the effect symbol designation command as information of a special symbol is determined. Here, as for the effect design specification command, 1 command consists of 2-byte data, 1-byte MODE data to identify the classification of control command, and 1-byte DATA indicating the contents of the control command to be executed. Composed of data and The same applies to fluctuation pattern designation commands and the like described later.

Here, as will be described later, the gaming state after the end of the jackpot game (see FIG. 7) and the type of the jackpot game (see FIG. 8) are determined by the type of special symbol (stop special view data). It can be said that the type of special symbol determines the gaming state after the end of the big hit game and the type of big hit game.
Therefore, the special symbol in FIG. 6 (b) additionally describes the explanation corresponding to the type of the jackpot game.

(Big hit game end setting data table)
FIG. 7 is a jackpot game end setting data table for determining the gaming state after the jackpot game is over.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the big hit game end setting data table includes stop special view data of special symbols, a game state buffer, a short time game state, a short time count (J), a probability game state, and a high probability game The number of times (X) is associated.

  Here, the “playing state buffer” is information indicating the playing state at the time of jackpot winning. And, the gaming state is composed of a combination of a short time gaming state (or non time short gaming state) and a high probability gaming state (or low probability gaming state).

  Specifically, if the gaming state buffer is "00H", it indicates the gaming state information of the low probability gaming state and the non-short time gaming state in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability game flag are not set. If the game state buffer is "01H", the time-short game flag is not set, but the high probability game flag indicates the game state information of the high-probability game state and the non-time-short game state which is set. If the gaming state buffer is "02H", it indicates the gaming state information of the low probability gaming state and the short time gaming state in which the time saving game flag is set but the high probability gaming flag is not set. If the gaming state buffer is "03H", it indicates the gaming state information of the high probability gaming state and the time saving gaming state in which both the time saving game flag and the high probability gaming flag are set.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the big hit game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data of the special symbol and the game state buffer, the time saving game state, the time saving number (J), and the probability game Determine the state and the high probability game number (X).

  A feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7 in this embodiment is configured to determine the high probability game state until the jackpot lottery is performed 84 times after all the jackpot games end. .

  Furthermore, as a feature of the jackpot game end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, even if it is the stop special view data of the same special symbol, based on the information (gaming state at the time of jackpot win) stored in the gaming state buffer , It is possible to make the setting of the time saving game flag and the number of times of time saving (J) different.

  For example, when the stop special view data of the special symbol is the stop special view data 04 (special symbol 4), the game state buffer has a low probability gaming state and a non-time short playing state in the game state buffer If the gaming state information (00H) to be shown is stored, the time saving game flag is not set after the big hit ends, and the time saving number (J) is also set to 0 times. On the other hand, if gaming state information (02H, 03H or 04H) other than the above is stored in the gaming state buffer, the time saving game flag is set after the end of the big hit game, and the time saving number (J) is 80 times. Set to

  As a result, it is possible to change the number of times (J) depending on the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning, and to give the player an interest in the gaming state at the time of jackpot winning.

(Specially operated electric part operation mode determination table)
FIG. 8 is a special electric powered accessory operation mode determination table for determining the special winning opening open mode table. As will be described later, since the big hit game or the small hit game is executed based on this big winning opening open mode table, it can be said that the big winning opening open mode table indicates the type of big hit game or small hit game. In the present embodiment, “table” is appropriately omitted and described as “TBL”.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the special symbol stop special view data and the special winning opening open mode table are associated with each other in the special electric combination product operation mode determination table.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the special motorized service product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and determines the special winning opening open mode table based on the stop special view data of the special symbol.

(Big winning opening opening mode table)
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the configuration of the special winning opening opening mode table determined in FIG. 8, and opening and closing of the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b by the special winning opening open mode table. The conditions are determined.

  Specifically, FIG. 9 (a) is a big hit opening opening mode determination table group for the big hit to be referred to in the big hit game, and the first big hit table, the second big hit table, the third big hit table, and It consists of the 4th jackpot table. FIG. 9 (b) shows a big hit opening opening mode determination table for a small hit determined at the time of a small hit game.

  In the big winning opening opening mode decision table shown in FIG. 9 (a), the type of big winning opening to be opened (the first big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17) and the maximum round game in one big hit game The number of times (R), the specified number indicating the maximum winning number for the big winning opening in one round, the start interval time from the start of the big hit game to the execution of the first round game, and the big winning opening in each round game Maximum number of opening (K), opening time of big winning opening for one opening of each round game, closing time of big winning opening for one opening of each round game, 1 The closing interval time of the big winning opening from the end of one round game to the execution of the next round game is associated with the ending interval time from the end of the last round game to the end of the big hit game It has been.

  On the other hand, in the large winning opening opening mode determination table for small hitting shown in FIG. 9 (b), the kind of the large winning opening to be opened (first large winning opening 16) and one small hitting game Maximum opening frequency (K), specified number indicating the maximum winning number for the large winning opening in one small hitting game, start interval time from the start of the small hitting game to the opening of the large winning opening first, The opening time of the big winning opening in each opening number, the closing time of the big winning opening in each opening number, and the end interval time from the end of the closing time of the last big opening to the end of the small hitting game are associated ing.

  The main CPU 110a executes the first jackpot game based on the first jackpot table, executes the second jackpot game based on the second jackpot table, and executes the third jackpot game based on the third jackpot table, the first The fourth jackpot game will be executed based on the fourth jackpot table, and the small hit game will be executed based on the small hit table.

  According to the first big hit table shown in FIG. 9A, the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is operated up to 29 seconds per round by operating the first big winning opening open / close door 16b. It is possible to execute the first jackpot game to open up. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 before the opening time passes 29 seconds, the game of one round is ended. And, when the 16 round game is over, the first jackpot game is over.

  Further, according to the second big hit table shown in FIG. 9A, the second big winning opening opening / closing door 17b is operated to make the second big winning opening 17 a plurality of times for one round (K = 3) The second jackpot game can be performed (the second large winning opening 17 repeats opening for 3 seconds and closing for 1 second). However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the second large winning opening 17 before reaching the maximum opening number (K), the game of one round is ended. Then, when the fourth round game is over, the second jackpot game is over.

  In the third jackpot table shown in FIG. 9A, data is set in the same manner as the third jackpot table, but the maximum number of rounds played (R) is set larger than the third jackpot table. They differ in that they Therefore, the third jackpot game is a jackpot game that is more advantageous than the second jackpot game.

  According to the fourth big hit table shown in FIG. 9A, the first big winning opening 16 on the right side of the game area 6 is operated for two rounds (twice) by operating the first big winning opening door 16b. The fourth jackpot game can be executed to open up to 0.052 seconds. However, when the specified number (9) of game balls win the first big winning opening 16 before the opening time passes 0.052 seconds, the game of one round is ended. Then, when the second round game is over, the fourth jackpot game is over.

  According to the small hitting table shown in FIG. 9 (b), the first big winning opening 16 located on the right side of the game area 6 is operated for a maximum of 0.052 seconds twice by operating the first big winning opening opening / closing door 16b. Can be opened. However, if the specified number (9) of game balls win the first large winning opening 16 by two times of opening up to 0.052 seconds at the maximum, the small hitting game will end.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, four types of "big hit games" from the first big hit game to the fourth big hit game and one type of "small hit game" are provided. In the present embodiment, the "big hit game" and the "small hit game" are collectively referred to as "special game".

  And, since it is possible to execute the first jackpot game to the fourth jackpot game, the small hit game from the first jackpot game in which the opening operation of the big winning opening and the big winning opening is different, the player can enjoy various special games. .

  The fourth jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (a) and the small jackpot table shown in FIG. 9 (b) are for the maximum number of rounds played (R) and the maximum number of opens (K), the closing interval time and the number of opens each In the closing time of the winning opening, although there is a difference in data, the same first opening 16 performs the same opening and closing operation (the opening of the first opening 16 0.052 seconds and closing of 2.0 seconds The player can not determine from the appearance whether it is the fourth jackpot game or the small hit game. In this way, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of guessing whether it is the fourth jackpot game or the small hit game.

  In the present embodiment, the opening time of the fourth jackpot game and the opening time of the small hitting game are set to the completely same opening time (0.052 seconds), the closing time of the fourth jackpot game and the closing of the small hitting game The time was set to exactly the same closing time (2 seconds). However, even if the time is not set to the same time, a difference may be provided between the times when the player can not determine whether it is the fourth jackpot game or the small hit game.

In addition, the opening time (0.052 seconds) of the fourth big hit game and the small hit game is shorter than the time when one game ball is fired (about 0.6 seconds) as described above, so the first big winning game Even if the opening and closing door 16b is operated, it is difficult to win a prize in the first large winning opening 16.
Therefore, it can be said that the fourth jackpot game and the small hit game are "unfavorable opening modes". On the other hand, the opening time of the first jackpot game (29 seconds) and the opening time of the second and third jackpot games (3 seconds) are longer than the time when one gaming ball is fired (approximately 0.6 seconds), It can be said that "advantage opening mode".

(Variation pattern determination table of special symbol)
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a variation pattern determination table for determining a variation pattern of a special symbol as described later.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the variation pattern determination table, a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a lottery result of a big hit lottery, a special symbol (stop special view data), a random value for reach determination, and a special symbol The number of holding balls (U1 or U2), the special figure variation random number value, the variation pattern of the special symbol, and the variation time of the special symbol are associated with each other.

  Therefore, it can be said that "the variation pattern of the special symbol" defines at least the judgment result of the jackpot and the variation time of the special symbol. Further, since the reach is always performed when the jackpot is performed, the reach determination random number value is not referred to when the jackpot is performed. In addition, the random number range for reach determination is set to 97 (0 to 96), and the random number value for special figure variation is set to 100 (0 to 99).

  Also, in the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10, the variation pattern (1) (normal variation) is such that the average variation time of the special symbol becomes short when the number of reserved balls (U1 or U2) of the special symbol increases. The fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to be shorter than the fluctuation time (T1) of. For example, the fluctuation time (T1) of the fluctuation pattern (1) (normal fluctuation) is set to 12 seconds, and the fluctuation time (T2) of the fluctuation pattern (2) (shortened fluctuation) is set to 3 seconds. In addition, although "4" of the maximum number of balls may be stored as the number of holding balls of special symbols, the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined after subtracting 1 from the number of holding balls of special symbols. From the fact that “4” is not referred to as the number of holding balls.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10, the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the lottery result of the big hit lottery, the special symbol to be stopped, the special symbol holding ball number (U1 or U2 The variation pattern of the special symbol and the variation time of the special symbol are determined based on the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random number value.

  Then, based on the determined variation pattern of the special symbol, a variation pattern specification command of the special symbol is generated, and information of the variation pattern of the special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Here, the variation pattern designating command of the special symbol is composed of 1 byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command, and 1 byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In this embodiment, when “E6H” is MODE data, a variation pattern designating command of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 14 is shown as MODE data When it is "E7H", the variation pattern designation command of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 corresponding to the game ball having won in the second starting opening 15 is shown.

  Further, in the effect control board 120, as described later, the effect contents such as the effect pattern 38 are determined based on the change pattern (the change pattern specification command) of the special symbol. In the rightmost column of the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10, effect contents such as the effect symbol 38 are described as a reference.

  Here, as the effect contents, "normal fluctuation" and "shortening fluctuation" mean that the plurality of effect symbols 38 fluctuate at high speed separately and stop without reaching. The normal fluctuation and the shortening fluctuation are different in that the shortening fluctuation ends in a fluctuation time shorter than the normal fluctuation.

  In addition, “reach” is a variation mode that gives a player a sense of expectation of a jackpot such that a part of the combination of the production symbols 38 notifying a big hit is temporarily stopped, and the other production symbols 38 perform a fluctuation. Means For example, when the combination of the three-figure effect pattern 38 of "777" is set as the combination of the effect pattern 38 notifying a big hit, the two effect patterns 38 temporarily stop at "7", and the remaining effects are generated. This refers to an aspect in which the pattern 38 is changing. The “temporary stop” refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 swings small or the effect pattern 38 is deformed small to make the player appear as if the effect pattern 38 is stopped.

In addition, “normal reach” means a reach with a low expectation of the jackpot in which the two rendering symbols 38 temporarily stop and the remaining one rendering symbol 38 fluctuates. In the present embodiment, although it does not make a big hit by "normal reach", it may be made to make a big hit by "normal reach".
Also, "SP reach" means super reach with a higher expectation of jackpot than normal reach. For example, it refers to a mode in which the effect pattern 38 that is not temporarily stopped has a special change or a special character is displayed.
In addition, "SPSP reach" is a special reach after the super reach that has a higher jackpot expectation than the super reach.
In addition, “all rotation reach” means a mode that changes at low speed in a state where all combinations of a plurality of effect symbols 38 for reporting a big hit are aligned, and in the present embodiment, only when winning in big hit lottery It means the reach to be performed.

  Moreover, "the number of times of pseudo run" means "the number of times of execution of the pseudo continuous notice", and the "pseudo continuous notice" is an effect during the variation display of the special symbol corresponding to the drawing of one big hit. After temporarily stopping the symbol 38 temporarily, the symbol 38 is changed again to mean a notice by a variation mode in which the variation of the rendering symbol 38 and the temporary stop are performed a plurality of times.

(Pre-judgment table of jackpot lottery)
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a prior determination table for determining in advance the result of the jackpot lottery.

  As shown in FIG. 11, the prior determination table includes a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value, and special figure fluctuation randomness The numerical value is associated with the start winning information.

Here, it is possible to determine in advance "big hit", "small hit", "lost" by the random value for special symbol determination acquired at the time of entering the starting opening of the game ball, and it is special according to the random value for big hit symbol The type of game and the presence or absence of transition to the high probability game state can also be determined in advance.
Furthermore, since the contents of the presentation (whether or not reach is generated, the type of reach), etc. can be determined in advance by the random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure variation, it is possible to determine start winning information (DATA of start winning designation command). It is possible to determine the type of jackpot and the information of the effect contents (predicted fluctuation pattern).

  The main CPU 110a refers to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, and displays a special symbol display device (type of starting opening), a special symbol determination random number value, a jackpot symbol random number value, a reach determination random number value and a special figure fluctuation random Based on the numerical value, "start winning combination information" is determined. Then, based on the determined start winning information, a start winning designation command for determining the result of the jackpot lottery in advance is generated.

  This start winning combination designation command is composed of 1-byte MODE data for identifying the classification of the command and 1-byte DATA data indicating the content (function) of the command. In the present embodiment, when “E8H” is MODE data, a start winning designation command corresponding to the game ball having won in the first starting opening 14 is indicated, and when “E9H” is MODE data, the second starting opening 14 is A start prize designation command corresponding to that the gaming ball has won is shown in FIG.

In addition, the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is similar to the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. However, while the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is used at the time of entering the starting opening of the gaming ball, the variation pattern determination table of the special symbol shown in FIG. 10 is different in that it is used at the start of variation of the special symbol. ing. In addition, it is different even if it refers to "the number of holding balls" or not.
For this reason, in the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, although the type of jackpot or reach can be determined, only the determination between “normal fluctuation” and “shortened fluctuation” is impossible (“shown in FIG. Start winning information (1) ").

In addition, although the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11 is a prior determination table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the low probability gaming state, although not shown, the prior determination table for the jackpot lottery referred to in the high probability gaming state is also It is stored in the main ROM 110b.
In addition, in the prior determination table of the big hit lottery which is referred to in high probability game state, though it is constituted similar to the prior decision table which is shown in Figure 11, “big hit”, “small hit”, “missing” or not The value of the special symbol determination random number value for determining to is different.

  FIG. 12 is a view showing a table related to the startable movable piece 15b of the normal symbol and the second start port 15. Specifically, FIG. 12 (a) is a view showing a hit determination table used for the normal symbol lottery, and FIG. 12 (b) is for determining the stop symbol of the normal symbol corresponding to the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery It is a figure which shows the stop symbol determination table to do. Further, FIG. 12 (c) is a fluctuation time determination table for determining the fluctuation time of the normal symbol, and FIG. 12 (d) is for determining the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b when the normal symbol lottery is won. It is a figure which shows the starting opening open mode determination table of.

(Normal judgment table of winning determination of lottery)
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the hit determination table, the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the random value for normal symbol determination, and the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery are associated.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12 (a) and determines whether it is a "hit" or a "loss" based on the current short time gaming state and the acquired random number for ordinary symbol determination. .

  For example, according to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, when in the non-time saving game state, it is determined that one specific random symbol determination random value "0" is hit. On the other hand, when in the time saving game state, it is determined that 15 specific random symbol determination random numbers from "0" to "14" are successful. In addition, when it is a random value other than the above, it is determined as "loss". Therefore, since the random number range of the normal symbol determination random number value is from 0 to 15, the probability of being determined to be a hit in the non-time-saving gaming state is 1/16, and the probability to be determined to be a hitting in the time-saving gaming state is It is 15/16.

(Stop symbol determination table for normal symbols)
As shown in FIG. 12 (b), the stop symbol determination table corresponds to the presence / absence of the time saving game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random value for the common drawing stop, and the normal symbol (stop common drawing data) It is attached.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and displays the stop based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for common drawing stop. Determine the normal symbol (stop common data) to be

  Then, at the start of variation of the normal symbol, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing designation command as information of the normal symbol based on the determined type (stop common drawing data) of the determined normal symbol, and the determined common drawing designation command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the opening mode of the start movable piece 15b is determined by the normal symbol (stop common drawing data), the type of the normal symbol is the open mode of the start movable piece 15 b. It can be said to decide.

(Normal pattern variation time determination table)
As shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time determination table correlates the presence or absence of the short time game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, the random value for the common drawing time, and the fluctuation time of the normal symbol. There is.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the fluctuation time determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the random value for the common drawing time obtained, the normal symbol Determine the time of change of

  Then, at the start of normal symbol fluctuation, the main CPU 110a determines a common drawing fluctuation specification command as information on a normal symbol fluctuation time based on the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol and determines the common drawing fluctuation specification command Will be sent to the effect control board 120.

  As a feature of the fluctuation time determination table shown in FIG. 12 (c), the fluctuation time of the short time gaming state (3 seconds or 5 seconds) is shorter than the fluctuation time of the short time gaming state (30 seconds or 40 seconds) It is configured.

(Starting opening opening mode determination table of starting movable piece)
As shown in FIG. 12 (d), the start opening opening mode determination table includes stop common drawing data (normal symbol), the maximum number of times of opening (S) of the start movable piece 15b, and the open time of the start movable piece 15b. It is associated with the closing time of the start movable piece 15b.

  The main CPU 110a refers to the start port opening mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), and based on the stop spread data, the maximum open number (S), open time, close time, interval time of the movable start piece 15b. decide.

  In the present embodiment, in the starting opening open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12D, the starting opening opening mode based on the stop common drawing data = 02 is more advantageous than the starting opening opening based on the stop common drawing data = 01. In the open mode, the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 03 is more advantageous than the start-up opening mode based on the stop pressure chart data = 02.

  Then, as shown in the random number for the common drawing stop of the stop symbol determination table in FIG. 12 (b), when the win is in the short time gaming state, the stop common drawing data = 03 which becomes the most advantageous opening mode is selected It will be done. As a result, in the time saving game state, the start movable piece 15b is operated more advantageously to the player than in the non-time short game state.

  Next, the progress of the game in the gaming machine 1 will be described using a flowchart.

(Main processing of main control board)
The main process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 13 is a diagram showing main processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  When power is supplied by the power supply board 140 based on power on by operating the power switch or power restoration after a power failure, a system reset occurs in the main CPU 110a, and the main CPU 110a performs the following main processing.

  First, in step S10, the main CPU 110a reads an activation program from the main ROM 110b, and performs initialization processing for initializing internal device registers and the like of the main RAM 110c.

  Next, in step S11, the main CPU 110a sets the main RAM 110c to an accessible state, and shifts to a clear signal input determination process in step S12.

  In step S12, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a clear signal instructing to clear the contents of the main RAM 110c is input. If the clear signal is input, the process proceeds to the RAM clear processing in step S17. If it is determined that the input is not made, the process proceeds to step S13.

  Here, when the clear signal is input, for example, after the opening of the game arcade hall, the player is prevented from playing a game with the gaming machine 1 in a state in which the gaming state of the previous day is maintained. In order to do this, the game hall staff members turn on the power switch of the game machine 1 and open the clear switch before opening the game hall.

  In the case where the clear signal is not input, for example, a power failure occurs during the opening of the game hall, and then, when the power of the game hall is restored, the player who has been playing in the advantageous gaming state In order to restore the gaming state at the time of a power failure, the gaming hall hall staff is in a state where only the power switch is turned on without pressing the clear switch so as not to lose a loss.

  In step S13, main CPU 110a determines whether or not data protection processing of the backup RAM area has been performed when power supply to gaming machine 1 has been stopped, and if it is determined that data protection processing has been performed. The process proceeds to S14, and when it is determined that the process is not performed, the process proceeds to the RAM clear process in step S17.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, data protection processing for protecting data in the backup RAM area is set in advance to be performed (step When the main CPU 110a determines that the data protection process has been performed in step S13, the main CPU 110a has performed the data protection process, that is, holds the gaming state data at the time of the power supply stop. It is determined that On the other hand, when it is determined that the data protection process has not been performed, the main CPU 110a shifts to the RAM clear process in step S17.

  Here, the gaming state data is data indicating the gaming state when the power supply is stopped, and the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the main RAM 110c, the gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game It means data set in various storage areas in the main RAM 110 c such as a flag storage area).

  Further, with regard to the presence or absence of execution of data protection processing, for example, a backup flag area stored (held) in the backup RAM area is referred to, and a flag indicating that data protection processing has been executed is set in the backup flag area If it can be confirmed that the data protection process has been performed, it may be determined that the data protection process has been performed.

In step S14, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the gaming state data at the time of power supply suspension stored (held) in the backup RAM area is normal and determines that the data is normal. The process moves to step S15, and when it is determined that the process is not normal, the process moves to the RAM clear process in step S17.
Here, the determination of whether or not the gaming state data is normal can be applied, for example, to the conventional method disclosed in Patent Document 1, and the description thereof will be omitted in the present embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, when it is determined that the gaming state data is not normal, it is determined that the data stored (held) in the backup RAM area is different from the gaming state data at the time of the power supply stop, Since recovery of the state is difficult, it is decided to shift to the RAM clear process in step S17.

In step S15, the main CPU 110a executes gaming state recovery processing for resuming the game based on the gaming state data stored (held) in the backup RAM area, and shifts the processing to step S16.
Here, for the gaming state recovery processing based on the gaming state data stored (held) in the backup RAM area, for example, the conventional method disclosed in Patent Document 1 can be applied, and in the present embodiment, The explanation is omitted.

In step S16, the main CPU 110a sets a power recovery command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c, transmits the power recovery command to the effect control board 120, and shifts the process to step S20.
Here, in the effect control board 120 which has received the power supply recovery command, the liquid crystal control CPU 150a in the image control unit 150 performs display control to suggest "power restoration in progress" for the image display device 31, and The frame control CPU 180a performs sound output control from the audio output device 32 indicating that power recovery is in progress.

  Note that although it is preferable that step S1100 described later is repeatedly performed as the timing for receiving the power recovery command in the effect control board 120 and a state in which execution of the interrupt processing is possible is possible, execution of the interrupt processing is possible. If the power recovery command is received before the status becomes normal, the received power recovery command is stored in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and it will be described later when the interrupt processing can be executed. In the command analysis process (see FIGS. 36 and 37), the power supply recovery command may be recognized, and a display or the like indicating “power recovery in progress” may be performed via the image display device 31 or the like.

In step S17, the main CPU 110a executes a RAM clear process of clearing the contents of the main RAM 110c, and shifts the process to step S18.
Here, in the RAM clear process, the values of various storage areas such as the first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area in the main RAM 110 c and the gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game flag storage area) It will be set to the initial value.

In step S18, the main CPU 110a sets an initialization command in the transmission buffer of the main RAM 110c, transmits the initialization command to the effect control board 120, and shifts the process to step S20.
Here, in the effect control board 120 that has received the initialization command, the liquid crystal control CPU 150 a in the image control unit 150 performs display control to suggest “under initialization” in the image display device 31, and The frame control CPU 180a performs sound output control indicating that the audio output device 32 is in the process of initialization.

  As in the case of receiving the initialization command at the effect control board 120, as in the case of receiving the power recovery command, step S1100 described later is repeatedly performed, and a state in which execution of interrupt processing is possible is also possible. Although it is desirable, if the initialization command is received before the execution of the interrupt processing becomes possible, the received initialization command is stored in the storage area of the sub RAM 120c, and the execution of the interrupt processing is possible. When it is in the normal state, the initialization command is recognized in command analysis processing (see FIGS. 36 and 37) described later, and a display indicating that “initializing” is being performed via the image display device 31 or the like. Etc. may be performed.

  In step S20, the main CPU 110a performs a process of updating the reach determination random number value and the special figure variation random value for determining the variation mode (variation time) of the special symbol.

  In step S30, the main CPU 110a updates the initial random number for special symbol determination, the initial random number for big hit symbol, the initial value random number for small hit symbol, the initial random number for normal symbol determination, and the initial random number for common pattern stop. Do. Thereafter, the processes of step S20 and step S30 are repeated until predetermined interrupt processing is performed.

(Timer interrupt processing of main control board)
The timer interrupt process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  The clock pulse generation circuit provided on the main control board 110 generates clock pulses at predetermined intervals (4 milliseconds), whereby timer interrupt processing described below is executed.

  First, in step S100, the main CPU 110a saves the information stored in the register of the main CPU 110a in the stack area.

Then, in step S105, the main CPU 110a executes a power failure detection process for detecting whether or not the power failure detection signal is input.
Here, the main CPU 110a detects the presence or absence of the input of the power failure detection signal, and when the power failure detection signal is input, determines that the voltage value supplied to the gaming machine 1 has dropped to a predetermined value. In the backup RAM area in the main RAM 110c, gaming state data (first special symbol hold number (U1) storage area, gaming state storage area (high probability game flag storage area and time saving game flag storage area) at the time of detection of power failure detection signal Etc.)).

  In step S110, the main CPU 110a updates the special symbol time counter, updates the special game timer counter such as the opening time of the special electric symbol, updates the normal symbol time counter, opens and closes the movable start member 15b. A time control process is performed to update various timer counters such as the update process. Specifically, the special symbol time counter, the special game timer counter, the normal symbol time counter, the start open timer counter, and the start close timer counter are decremented by one.

  In step S120, the main CPU 110a determines a random number for special symbol determination, a random number for big hit symbols, a random number for small symbols, a random value for normal symbol determination, a random number for stopping common drawing, and a random number for common drawing time. Perform update processing.

  Specifically, each random number value and the random number counter are incremented by +1 and updated. When the added random number counter exceeds the maximum value of the random number range (when the random number counter makes one revolution), the random number counter is returned to 0, and the respective random number values are newly updated from the initial random number value at that time. .

  In step S130, as in step S30, the main CPU 110a performs an initial random number for special symbol determination, an initial random number for big hit symbol, an initial random number for small symbol, an initial random number for normal symbol determination, a stop for common symbols Perform initial random number value update processing to update the initial random number value.

  At step S200, the main CPU 110a performs an input control process. In this process, the main CPU 110a is a general winning opening detection switch 12a, a first large winning opening detection switch 16a, a second large winning opening detection switch 17a, a first starting opening detection switch 14a, a second starting opening detection switch 15a, a gate It is determined whether or not there is an input to the various switches of the detection switch 13a, and when there is an input, an input control process is performed to set predetermined data. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S300, the main CPU 110a performs special jack special power control processing for controlling a jackpot lottery, display control of special symbols, opening / closing control of the first large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, and control of the gaming state. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S400, the main CPU 110a performs a normal symbol lottery, a normal symbol display control, and a general-purpose power control process for performing the opening / closing control of the start movable piece 15b. The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S500, the main CPU 110a performs a payout control process. In this payout control process, the main CPU 110a refers to each of the winning ball counters, generates payout number designation commands corresponding to various winning openings, and transmits the generated payout number designation command to the payout control board 130.

  In step S600, the main CPU 110a selects external information data, starting opening opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, special symbol display device data, ordinary symbol display device data, number of memories Perform data creation processing of specified command.

  In step S700, the main CPU 110a performs output control processing. In this processing, port output processing is performed to output the signals of the external information data, starting opening opening / closing solenoid data, first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data, and second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid data created in S600.

  Further, in step S700, the main CPU 110a produces the special symbol display device data created in the above S600 in order to light the respective LEDs of the first special symbol display device 20, the second special symbol display device 21 and the normal symbol display device 22. And output control processing to output the normal symbol display device data.

  Furthermore, in step S700, the main CPU 110a also performs command transmission processing for transmitting a command set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c to the effect control board 120. In addition, about the classification of the command transmitted to the production control board 120, it mentions later using FIG.

  In step S800, the main CPU 110a restores the information saved in step S100 to the register of the main CPU 110a.

(Input control processing of main control board)
The input control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an input control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  In step S210, the main CPU 110a performs a general winning opening detection switch input process.

  In this general winning a prize opening detection switch input processing, it is judged whether or not a detection signal is inputted from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 12a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the general winning a prize opening detection switch 12a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal is input from the general winning opening detection switch 12a, predetermined data is added to the winning ball counter for the general winning opening to update the processing, and then the processing is shifted to the next step.

  In step S220, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening detection switch input process.

  In this special winning opening detection switch input process, it is determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a. If there is no input of a detection signal from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a, the process proceeds to the next step.

  When a detection signal from the first large winning opening detection switch 16a or the second large winning opening detection switch 17a is input, predetermined data is added to the winning ball counter for the large winning opening and updated, and After updating by adding 1 to the number of large winning prize entry balls count (C) storage area for counting gaming balls that have won in the large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17, the processing is shifted to the next step.

  In step S230, the main CPU 110a performs a first starting opening detection switch input process. In this first start opening detection switch input processing, it is determined whether a detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a has been input, that is, it is determined whether or not the gaming ball has won in the first start opening 14 Set the data The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S240, the main CPU 110a performs a second starting opening detection switch input process. In the second starting opening detection switch input processing, processing similar to the first starting opening detection switch input processing shown in FIG. 16 described later is performed.

  However, compared with the first start opening detection switch input processing and the second start opening detection switch input processing, the area for storing data is different. That is, the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area in the first starting opening detection switch input processing, the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area in the second starting opening detection switch input processing, the first starting The first special symbol random number storage area in the mouth detection switch input processing is configured instead of the second special symbol random number storage area in the second start opening detection switch input processing.

  In step S250, the main CPU 110a performs gate detection switch input processing.

  In this gate detection switch input processing, it is first determined whether or not a detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a. If the detection signal is not input from the gate detection switch 13a, the gate detection switch input processing is ended, and the present input control processing is ended.

  When the detection signal is input from the gate detection switch 13a, it is determined whether or not the data set in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area is less than 4 and the normal symbol holding number (G) storage If the area is less than 4, 1 is added to the number (G) of storage areas for normal symbols. Also, if the number of normal symbol holding (G) storage area is not less than 4, the gate detection switch input processing is ended, and the present input control processing is ended.

  After 1 is added to the number of normal symbol holding areas (G) storage area, the random number for normal symbol judgment, the random number for common drawing stop, and the random number for common drawing time are acquired respectively, and the acquired various random numbers are ordinary It is stored in a predetermined storage unit (a zeroth storage unit to a fourth storage unit) in the symbol storage area.

(First start port detection switch input processing of main control board)
The first starting opening detection switch input process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a diagram showing a first starting opening detection switch input process in the main control board 110.

  First, in step S230-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a detection signal from the first starting opening detection switch 14a has been input. If the detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a is input, the process proceeds to step S230-2, and if the detection signal from the first start opening detection switch 14a is not input, the first process of this time is performed. The start opening detection switch input processing is ended.

  In step S230-2, the main CPU 110a performs a process of adding predetermined data to a starting mouth prize ball counter used for a prize ball and updating it.

  In step S230-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than four. If the number of data set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S230-4 and is set in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area If it is determined that the current data is not less than 4, the current first start port detection switch input process is ended.

  In step S230-4, the main CPU 110a adds "1" to the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area and stores it.

  In step S230-5, the main CPU 110a acquires a special symbol determination random number value, and sequentially searches for an available storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area, The acquired special symbol determination random number value is stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-6, the main CPU 110a acquires a jackpot symbol random number value, searches for a vacant storage unit sequentially from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area, and is vacant. The obtained jackpot symbol random number values are stored in the storage unit.

  In step S230-7, the main CPU 110a acquires a small hitting symbol random number value, sequentially searches for an available storage unit from the first storage unit in the first special symbol random number storage area, The small hit symbol random number values stored in the storage unit are stored.

  In step S230-8, the main CPU 110a acquires a random number for reach determination and a random number for special figure variation, and searches for an available storage in order from the first storage in the first special symbol random number storage area. Then, the obtained random number for reach determination and the random number for special figure variation are stored in the vacant storage unit.

  From the above, the special symbol determination random number value, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special figure variation random number value are stored in the predetermined storage portion of the first special symbol random number value storage area. Become.

  In step S230-9, the main CPU 110a performs an advance determination process. In this pre-judgment process, referring to the pre-judgment table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 11, the type of special symbol display device, the special symbol judgment random number value acquired this time, the jackpot symbol random number value, the reach judgment random number value and Starting winning combination information for indicating in advance the determination information of the starting opening is determined based on the drawing variation random number value.

  In step S230-10, the main CPU 110a sets a start winning combination designation command based on the start winning combination information determined in the prior determination process of step S230-9 in the effect transmission data storage area.

  Thus, the start winning combination information can be transmitted to the effect control board 120 as a start winning choice command, and the sub CPU 120a of the effect control board 120 that receives the start winning choice command analyzes the start winning choice command, A predetermined effect can be executed in advance before the variable display of the special symbol triggered by the winning of the game ball to the starting opening is started.

  In step S230-11, the main CPU 110a refers to the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area, and corresponds to the first special symbol holding number (U1) updated in step S230-4. The first special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area, and the present first start port detection switch input processing is ended.

  In the second starting opening detection switch input process, as in steps S230-9 to S230-11, the winning information is generated with reference to the prior determination table shown in FIG. 11, and the starting winning designation based on the winning information is specified. A special symbol storage designation command corresponding to the command and the second special symbol holding number (U2) is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

(Special drawing special power control processing of main control board)
The special figure charge control process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the special figure charge control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  First, in step S301, the special figure special power process data value is loaded, and in step S302, the branch destination address is referred to from the special figure special power process data loaded. Move the processing to step S310), and if special processing special power processing data = 1, transfer the processing to special symbol variation processing (step S320), and if special processing special power processing data = 2, stop special processing (step S330) Transfer the process, if the special figure special power process data = 3, transfer the process to the jackpot gaming process (step S340), if the special figure special power process data = 4, transfer the process to the big hit gaming end process (step S350), If the figure special power processing data = 5, the processing is shifted to the small hitting game processing (step S360).

  The "special figure special power process data" is set as needed in each subroutine of the special figure special power control process as described later, so that the necessary subroutines in the game will be properly processed. .

  In the special symbol storage determination process of step S310, the main CPU 110a performs a big hit determination process, a special symbol determination process for determining a special symbol to be stopped and displayed, and a variation time determination process for determining a variation time of the special symbol. The special symbol storage determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the special symbol variation process of step S320, the main CPU 110a performs processing to determine whether or not the variation period of the special symbol has elapsed, and when the variation time of the special symbol has elapsed, the special symbol stop of step S330 Perform processing to shift to processing. The special symbol variation process will be described later in detail using FIG.

  In the special symbol stop process of step S330, the main CPU 110a performs a process corresponding to the special symbol (big hit symbol, small hit symbol, lost symbol) stopped and displayed, as well as the number of time saving (J), time saving game flag, high The probability game count (X), high probability game flag setting processing is performed. The special symbol stopping process will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game processing of step S340, the main CPU 110a performs processing to control the jackpot game. The jackpot game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the jackpot game end processing of step S350, the main CPU 110a determines the probability gaming state of either the high probability gaming state or the low probability gaming state, and the gaming state of either the time saving gaming state or the non time saving gaming state. Perform processing to determine. The jackpot game end processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

  In the small hitting game process of step S360, the main CPU 110a performs a process of controlling the small hitting game. The small hitting game processing will be described later in detail with reference to FIG.

(Special symbol memory judgment processing of main control board)
The special symbol storage determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 18 is a diagram showing the special symbol storage determination process in the main control board 110.

  In step S310-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the special symbol is in progress. Here, if the special symbol variation display is in progress (special symbol time counter ≠ 0), the current special symbol storage determination processing is ended, and if the special symbol variation display is not in progress (special symbol time counter = 0), The process moves to step S310-2.

  In step S310-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is one or more when the special symbol is not changing.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-3, and the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area is not one or more In the case, the process moves to step S310-4.

  In step S310-3, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area to update it.

  In step S310-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is 1 or more.

  If the main CPU 110a determines that the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is one or more, the process proceeds to step S310-5, and the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area is not one or more In this case, the present special symbol storage determination process is ended.

  In step S310-5, the main CPU 110a subtracts 1 from the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area to update it.

  In step S310-6, the main CPU 110a shifts the data stored in the special symbol hold storage area corresponding to the special symbol hold number (U) storage area subtracted in steps S310-2 to S310-5. . Specifically, each data stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit in the first special symbol random number value storage area or the second special symbol storage area is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. Here, the data stored in the first storage unit is shifted to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit). At this time, the data stored in the first storage unit is written to the determination storage area (0th storage unit), and the data already written to the determination storage area (0th storage unit) is the special symbol hold storage It will be erased from the area. As a result, the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit symbol random number value, the small hit symbol random number value, the reach determination random number value, and the special image variation random number value used in the previous game are erased.

  In this embodiment, the second special symbol storage area is shifted in preference to the first special symbol random number value storage area in steps S310-2 to S310-6, but in the order of winning in the starting opening The first special symbol random number storage area or the second special symbol storage area may be shifted, or the first special symbol random number storage area may be shifted prior to the second special symbol storage area .

  In step S310-7, main CPU 110a is based on the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area or the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area subtracted in step S310-2 or step S310-4. , The special symbol storage specification command is determined, and the determined special symbol storage specification command is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.

  In step S311, the main CPU 110a writes the data (the special symbol determination random number value, the big hit random number value, the small hit value, and the small hit) written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol storage area in step S310-6. The jackpot determination process is executed based on the symbol random number value). The details will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S312, the main CPU 110a performs fluctuation pattern determination processing. The variation pattern determination process refers to the variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 10, and the special symbol display device (type of starting opening), the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol, the number of special symbol reservations (U), the reach determination acquired The fluctuation pattern is determined based on the random number value for special purpose and the random number value for special figure fluctuation.

  In step S313, the main CPU 110a sets a variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S314, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state at the start of variation, and sets a gaming state designating command corresponding to the current gaming state in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S315, the main CPU 110a sets the variation time (counter value) of the special symbol based on the variation pattern determined in step S312 in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S316, the main CPU 110a sets, in a predetermined processing area, variable display data for causing the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 to perform variable symbol display (flashing of the LED) of the special symbol. . Thereby, when the variable display data is set in the predetermined processing area, the data of lighting or extinguishing of the LED is appropriately created in the above-mentioned step S600, and the created data is outputted in the step S700. Variable display of the special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 is performed.

  In step S317, the main CPU 110a sets special figure special power process data = 1, prepares to shift to the special symbol variation process shown in FIG. 20, and ends the current special symbol storage determination process.

(Jumping judgment processing of main control board)
The jackpot determination process of the main control board 110 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 19 is a diagram showing the jackpot determination process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  In step S311-1, the main CPU 110a determines that the special symbol determination random number value written in the determination storage area (the 0th storage unit) of the special symbol suspension storage area in step S310-6 is “based on the probability gaming state. It is determined whether or not the jackpot is a random value.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random number storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is referred to. If the special symbol retention storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, referring to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5 (b), for special symbol determination It is determined whether or not the random number value is "big hit". As a result of the determination, if it is determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-2, and if it is not determined that the jackpot is determined, the process proceeds to step S311-5.

  In step S311-2, the main CPU 110a determines the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol suspension storage area in step S310-6 above, and selects the type of special symbol ( The jackpot symbol determination processing of determining the stop special view data) and setting the determined stop special view data in the stop special view data storage area is performed.

  Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table in the jackpot shown in FIG. 6 (b), based on the jackpot symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0 storage unit), the type of special symbol to stop The stop special chart data to be shown is determined, and the determined stop special chart data is set in the stop special chart data storage area.

  In addition, the special symbol determined is used to determine "big hit" or "small hit" in the special symbol stop process of FIG. 21 as described later, and the big hit game processing of FIG. 22 or the small hit of FIG. It is also used to determine the operation mode of the big winning opening in the game processing, and is also used to determine the gaming state after the big hit end in the big hit game end processing of FIG.

  In step S311-3, the main CPU 110a determines a rendering symbol designation command based on the stop special figure data of the jackpot determined in the above step S311-2, and sets the determined rendering symbol designation command in the transmission data storage area for effect. set.

  In step S311-4, the main CPU 110a determines the gaming state at the time of big hit from the information set in the gaming state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area), and the gaming state at the time of big hit Is set in the game state buffer. Specifically, 00H is set if both the time-short game flag and the high probability game flag are not set, and 01H is set if the time-short game flag is not set but the high probability game flag is set. If the short time game flag is set but the high probability game flag is not set, 02H is set, and if both the short time game flag and the high probability game flag are set, 03H is set.

  Thus, apart from the gaming state storage area (time saving gaming flag storage area, high probability gaming flag storage area), it is decided to set the gaming state at the time of big hit in the gaming state buffer during the big hit game. Since the high probability game flag and the time saving game flag in the state storage area (time saving game flag storage area, high probability game flag storage area) are reset, after the big hit ends, based on the playing state at the time of big hit winning This is because the gaming state storage area can not be referred to when determining the gaming state at the end of the big hit. For this reason, by providing a gaming state buffer for storing gaming information indicating the gaming state at the time of the big hit separately from the gaming state storage area, by referring to the gaming information in the gaming state buffer after the big hit ends, Based on the gaming state at the time of the jackpot winning, it is possible to newly set the gaming state after the jackpot end (time saving gaming state, the number of times of time saving, etc.).

  In step S311-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether it is determined to be a small hit. If it is determined that the small hit, the process moves to step S311-6, and if it is not determined that the small hit, the process moves to step S311-8.

  Specifically, when the special symbol holding storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the first special symbol random number storage area, the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5A is referred to. If the special symbol retention storage area shifted in step S310-6 is the second special symbol storage area, referring to the jackpot determination table of the jackpot lottery shown in FIG. 5 (b), for special symbol determination It will be determined whether the random number value is "small hit".

  In step S311-6, the main CPU 110a determines the small hitting symbol random number value written in the determination storage area (0th storage unit) of the special symbol suspension storage area in step S310-6 above, and selects the type of special symbol. The small stop symbol determination process is performed to set the determined stop special view data in the stop special view data storage area.

  Specifically, with reference to the symbol determination table of FIG. 6 (c), based on the small hit symbol random number value, the stop special figure data indicating the type of the special symbol is determined, and the determined stop special figure data is determined Set in the stop special figure data storage area.

  In step S311-7, the main CPU 110a determines a rendering symbol designating command based on the stop special view data of the small hitting determined in the above step S311-6, and the determined rendering symbol designating command is used as a transmission data storage area for effect It sets to and this big hit judging processing ends.

  In step S311-8, the main CPU 110a refers to the symbol determination table shown in FIG. 6A to determine the special symbol for losing, and sets the determined special data for losing in the special data storage region for stopping. Do.

  In step S311-9, the main CPU 110a determines an effect symbol specification command based on the stop special view data of the loss determined in step S311-8, and sets the effect symbol specification command determined to the effect transmission data storage area. It sets and ends this jackpot judging processing.

(Special symbol variation processing of main control board)
The special symbol variation process is described with reference to FIG. FIG. 20 is a diagram showing special symbol variation processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  In step S320-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the fluctuation time set in step S315 has elapsed (is it a special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the fluctuation time has not elapsed, the special symbol fluctuation process is ended, and the next subroutine is executed.

  In step S320-2, when the main CPU 110a determines that the set time has elapsed, it clears the variable display data set in step S316, and performs steps S311-2, S311-6, and S311. To stop and display the special symbol set at -8 on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, stop special figure data is set in a predetermined processing area. Thereby, the special symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21, and the determination result of the jackpot is notified to the player.

  In step S320-3, the main CPU 110a sets a symbol determination command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S320-4, when the main CPU 110a starts the stop display of the special symbol as described above, the main CPU 110a sets the symbol stop time (0.5 second = 125 counter) in the special symbol time counter. The special symbol time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 4 ms in S110.

  In step S320-5, the main CPU 110a sets 2 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift to the special symbol stop process shown in FIG. 21, and ends the current special symbol variation process.

(Special symbol stop processing of main control board)
The special symbol stop process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 21 is a diagram showing the special symbol stopping process in the main control board 110.

  In step S330-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the symbol stop time set in step S320-4 has elapsed (special symbol time counter = 0?). As a result, when it is determined that the symbol stop time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S330-2, and when it is determined that the symbol stop time has not elapsed, the current special symbol stop process is ended. Do.

  In step S330-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the short game flag is set in the short game flag storage area, and if the flag is set in the short game flag storage area, the number of time reductions (J 1) The time saving number (J) stored in the storage area is updated by subtracting 1 from the time saving number (J), and it is determined whether the new time saving number (J) is "0" or not. As a result, if the time saving number (J) is "0", the time saving game flag set in the time saving game flag storage area is cleared, and if the time saving number (J) is not "0", the time saving is performed. The process proceeds to step S330-3 while keeping the time saving game flag stored in the game flag storage area set. On the other hand, when the time saving game flag is not set in the time saving game flag storage area, the process directly moves to step S330-3.

  In step S330-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the high probability gaming flag is set in the high probability gaming flag storage area, and the high probability gaming flag is set in the high probability gaming flag storage area. Is updated by subtracting 1 from the high probability game number (X) stored in the high probability game number (X) storage area, and whether the new high probability game number (X) is "0" or not judge. As a result, when the high probability game number (X) is "0", the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area is cleared, and the high probability game number (X) is "0". If not, the process proceeds to step S330-4 while keeping the high probability game flag stored in the high probability game flag storage area set. On the other hand, if the high probability game flag is not set in the high probability game flag storage area, the process proceeds to step S330-4.

  In step S330-4, the main CPU 110a confirms the current gaming state, and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  At step S330-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the jackpot has occurred. Specifically, it is determined whether the stop special view data stored in the stop special view data storage area is that of the big hit symbol (stop special view data = 01 to 07?). Here, if it is determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-10, and if it is not determined that the jackpot symbol is determined, the process proceeds to step S330-6.

  At step S330-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is a small hit. Specifically, it is determined whether stop special view data stored in the stop special view data storage area is a small hit symbol (stop special view data = 20, 21, 30, 31). Here, when it is determined that it is a small hit symbol, the process proceeds to step S330-7, and when it is not determined that it is a small hit symbol, it transfers the process to step S330-9.

  In step S330-7, the main CPU 110a sets 5 to the special view special power process data, and prepares to shift to the small hitting game process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-8, the main CPU 110a performs small hitting start preparation setting processing.

  In this small hitting start preparation setting process, referring to the special electric powered accessory operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8 and based on the stop special view data, it is shown in FIG. A large winning opening opening mode determination table ("small hitting table") for small hitting to be shown is determined.

  In step S330-9, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift the process to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 18, and ends the current special symbol stop process.

  In step S330-10, the main CPU 110a sets 3 to the special view special power process data, and prepares to shift to the jackpot game process shown in FIG.

  In step S330-11, the main CPU 110a resets the gaming state and the number of time saving. Specifically, the data stored in the high probability game flag storage area, the high probability game count (X) storage area, the time saving game flag storage area, and the time reduction count (J) storage area is cleared.

  In step S330-12, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start preparation setting processing.

  In this jackpot start preparation setting process, with reference to the special motorized prize product operation mode determination table shown in FIG. 8, based on the stop special view data, the big winning opening open mode determination table for jackpot shown in FIG. From the group, the winning opening opening determination table is determined from any of the “first jackpot table”, the “second jackpot table”, the “third jackpot table”, and the “fourth jackpot table”.

  In step S330-13, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (first jackpot game to fourth jackpot game) based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. , Small hit game) is determined, and an opening designation command corresponding to the type of special game is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S330-14, the main CPU 110a sets the start interval time in the special game timer counter based on the special winning opening opening mode determination table determined in step S330-8 or step S330-12. The special game timer counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110. When this processing is completed, the current special symbol stop processing is completed.

(The jackpot game processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 22 is a diagram showing the jackpot gaming process on the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  First, in step S340-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening is currently in progress. Specifically, if “0” is stored in the number of round game play (R) storage area, it is currently opening, so it is determined whether it is currently opening by referring to the number of round game play (R) storage areas Do. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S340-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress, the process proceeds to S340-6.

  In step S340-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has passed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, if the start interval time has not elapsed, the present jackpot game processing is ended, and if the start interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S340-3.

  In step S340-3, the main CPU 110a performs jackpot start setting processing.

  In the jackpot start setting process, “1” is added to the current number of round games (R) stored and stored in the number of round games (R) storage area. Here, since a round game has not been performed even once, "1" is stored in the number-of-round-games (R) storage area.

  In step S340-4, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process.

  The special winning opening opening process is updated by adding “1” to the opening number (K) stored in the opening number (K) storage area first. Also, in order to open the first large winning opening opening and closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening and closing door 17b, set the energization data for energizing the first large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening and closing solenoid 17c. In addition, referring to the big winning a prize opening opening mode decision table which is decided with the above-mentioned step S330 12 (refer to Figure 9 (a)), on the basis of the present round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K), The opening time of the one large winning opening 16 or the second large winning opening 17 is set to the special game timer counter.

  In step S340-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not K = 1, and when K = 1, the information on the number of rounds is transmitted to the effect control board 120, so the number of round games ( According to R), a special winning opening open (R) round designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area. For example, at the start of the first round of the jackpot, the number of round games (R) is set to “1” and K = 1, so the special winning opening open one round designation command is a transmission data storage area for effect Set to On the other hand, when K is not 1, the jackpot gaming process is ended without setting the special winning opening open (R) round designation command in the effect transmission data storage area. That is, since the case where K = 1 means the start of the round, the special winning opening open (R) round designation command is transmitted only at the start of the round.

  At step S340-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is currently ending. The term "ending" as used herein refers to the processing after all the preset round games have ended. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-18. If it is determined that the current ending is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S340-7.

  In step S340-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the special winning opening is closing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first large winning opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c is set. As a result, when it is determined that the special winning opening is closed, the process proceeds to step S340-8, and when it is determined that the special winning opening is not closing, the process proceeds to step S340-9.

  In step S340-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time set in step S340-10 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S340-10 described later, and it is determined whether the special game timer counter = 0 or not. As a result, when the closing time has not passed, the jackpot game processing is ended to maintain the closing of the big winning opening, and when the closing time has passed, the big winning opening is opened in step S340. Transfer the process to 4.

  In step S340-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the special winning opening is satisfied.

This "opening completion condition" is that the value of the special winning a prize entry counter (C) has reached a specified number (9), or that the opening time per number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (special That the game timer counter has become 0) corresponds.
Then, if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is established, the process proceeds to step S340-10, and if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not established, the current jackpot gaming process is ended.

  In step S340-10, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process.

  The special winning opening closing process energizes the first large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c or the second large winning opening opening / closing solenoid 17c in order to close the first large winning opening opening / closing door 16b or the second large winning opening opening / closing door 17b. Stop the energization data. Next, with reference to the big winning a prize opening open mode decision table which is decided with the above-mentioned step S330 12 (figure 9 (a)), on the basis of present round game frequency (R) and opening frequency (K), The closing time (closing interval time or one closing time) of the one big winning opening 16 or the second big winning opening 17 is set to the special game timer counter. This will close the special winning opening.

  In step S340-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether one round has ended. Specifically, in one round, the condition that the value of the special winning entrance ball counter (C) has reached a specified number (9) or the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening Since the process ends, it is determined whether such a condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that one round has ended, the process proceeds to step S340-12. If it is determined that one round has not ended, the current jackpot gaming process is ended.

  In step S340-12, the main CPU 110a performs a round data initialization process of setting 0 in the opening count (K) storage area and setting 0 in the special winning number-entered ball count (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number-of-big-prize-opening ball entry (C) storage area are cleared. However, the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is not cleared.

  In step S340-13, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area is the largest. If the number of round games (R) is maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-15. If the number of round games (R) is not maximum, the process proceeds to step S340-14.

  In step S340-14, the main CPU 110a adds “1” to the current number of round games stored (R) in the number of round games stored (R) storage area, stores it, and performs the current jackpot gaming process. finish.

  In step S340-15, the main CPU 110a resets the number of round games (R) stored in the number of round games (R) storage area.

  In step S340-16, the main CPU 110a determines the type of special game (long game, short game) based on the special winning opening open mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. The game is determined for development, and is set in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit an ending designation command according to the type of special game to the effect control board 120.

  In step S340-17, the main CPU 110a performs a special game on the end interval time according to the type of jackpot, based on the big winning opening opening mode determination table (see FIG. 9A) determined in step S330-12. Set to timer counter.

  In step S340-18, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S340-19, main CPU 110a performs a special drawing. The special power processing data is set to 4, and preparation for transfer to the jackpot game end processing shown in FIG. 23 is made. On the other hand, when it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the present jackpot game processing is ended.

(The jackpot game end processing of the main control board)
The jackpot game end processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a jackpot game end process in the main control board 110.

  In step S350-1, the main CPU 110a loads stop special view data set in the stop symbol data storage area and game information in the game state buffer.

  In step S350-2, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, at the end of the jackpot A process of whether to set the high probability flag in the high probability game flag storage area is performed. For example, if the stop special view data is "01", a high probability flag is set in the high probability game flag storage area.

  In step S350-3, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the high probability game A predetermined number of times is set in the remaining number of fluctuations (X) storage area of the state. For example, if the stop special view data is "01", 84 times are set in the remaining variation count (X) storage area of the high probability gaming state.

  In step S350-4, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time saving game flag A process of whether or not to set the time-saving game flag in the storage area is performed. For example, when the stop special view data is "04", when the gaming information in the gaming state buffer is 00H, the short time gaming flag is not set in the short time gaming flag storage area, but the gaming information in the gaming state buffer is 01H, 02H Alternatively, at the time of 03H, the time saving game flag is set in the time saving game flag storage area.

  In step S350-5, the main CPU 110a refers to the jackpot end setting data table shown in FIG. 7, and based on the stop special view data loaded in step S350-1 and the game information in the game state buffer, the time saving game state The remaining number of fluctuations (J) is set a predetermined number of times in the storage area. For example, when the stop special view data is "04", when the game information in the gaming state buffer is 00H, the remaining number of fluctuations (J) in the time variation gaming state remaining memory area is set 0 times and the game in the gaming state buffer When the information is 01H, 02H or 03H, the remaining variation count (J) of the short game state is set 80 times in the storage area.

  In step S350-6, the main CPU 110a confirms the gaming state, and sets a gaming state designation command in the effect transmission data storage area.

  In step S350-7, the main CPU 110a sets 0 to the special figure special power process data, prepares to shift to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 18, and ends the current jackpot game end process.

(Small hit game processing of the main control board)
The small hit game processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a small hitting game process on the main control board 110.

  First, in step S360-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether an opening is currently in progress. If it is determined that the opening is currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-2, and if it is determined that the opening is not currently in progress, the process proceeds to step S360-4.

  In step S360-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the start interval time determined in step S330-14 has passed. That is, it is determined whether or not the special game timer counter = 0, and when the special game timer counter = 0, it is determined that the start interval time has elapsed. As a result, when the start interval time has not elapsed, the small hitting game processing of this time is ended, and when the start interval time has elapsed, the processing is shifted to step S360-3.

  In step S360-3, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening open process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110 a first adds “1” to the number of releases (K) stored in the number of releases (K) storage area and stores the result. Further, in order to open the first big winning opening 16, the energization data for energizing the first big winning opening opening / closing solenoid 16c is set, and the opening mode determination table determined in the step S330-8 (FIG. )), The opening time of the first large winning opening 16 is set to the special game timer counter based on the opening number (K).

  At step S360-4, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not it is in the process of ending. The term "ending" as used herein refers to processing after all the games having the preset number of times of opening (K) are finished. Therefore, if it is determined that the current ending is being performed, the process proceeds to step S360-13. If it is determined that the current ending is not being performed, the process proceeds to step S360-5.

  At step S360-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the first big winning opening 16 is closing. Specifically, it is determined whether or not energization data for energizing the first big winning opening / closing solenoid 16c is set. If it is determined that the first large winning opening 16 is closed, the process proceeds to step S360-6. If it is determined that the first large winning opening 16 is not closing, the process proceeds to step S360-7. Transfer.

  In step S360-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time set in step S360-8 described later has elapsed. The closing time is set in the special game timer counter in the same manner as the start interval time in step S360-8 described later, and it is determined whether the special game timer counter = 0 or not. As a result, when the closing time has not passed, the small hitting game processing is ended in order to maintain the closing of the first big winning opening 16, and when the closing time has passed, the first winning opening The process moves to step S360-3 to open 16.

  In step S360-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the "opening end condition" for ending the opening of the first big winning opening 16 is satisfied.

  This "opening completion condition" is that the value of the special winning a prize entry counter (C) has reached a specified number (9), or that the opening time per number of times of opening (K) has elapsed (special That the game timer counter has become 0) corresponds.

  Then, if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is established, the process proceeds to step S360-8, and if it is determined that the "opening end condition" is not established, the current small hitting game processing is ended.

  In step S360-8, the main CPU 110a performs a special winning opening closing process. Specifically, in this process, the main CPU 110a stops the energization data for energizing the first big winning opening / closing solenoid 16c in order to close the first big winning opening 16, and is determined in the step S330-8. The closing time of the first big winning opening 16 is set in the special game timer counter based on the current opening number (K) with reference to the open mode determination table (see FIG. 9B). As a result, the first big winning opening 16 is closed.

  In step S360-9, the main CPU 110a determines whether the small hitting end condition is satisfied. Specifically, in one small hit, the value of the special winning entrance ball counter (C) reaches a specified number (for example, 9), or the number of times of opening (K) becomes the maximum number of times of opening Since the process ends to the condition, it is determined whether the condition is satisfied.

  If it is determined that the small hitting end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S360-10, and if it is determined that the small hitting end condition is not satisfied, the small hit gaming process is ended.

  In step S360-10, the main CPU 110a sets 0 in the opening count (K) storage area and sets 0 in the special winning opening ball number (C) storage area. That is, the number-of-openings (K) storage area and the number-of-big-prize-opening ball entry (C) storage area are cleared.

  In step S360-11, the main CPU 110a sets an effect designating command according to the type of the small hit in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit it to the effect control board 120.

  In step S360-12, the main CPU 110a refers to the release mode determination table (refer to FIG. 9B) determined in step S330-8, and determines the end interval time according to the type of the small hit special game timer Set to the counter.

  In step S360-13, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set end interval time has elapsed, and when it is determined that the end interval time has elapsed, in step S360-14, main CPU 110a determines whether the set end interval time has elapsed. The special electric power process data is set to 0, and preparation is made to shift to the special symbol storage determination process shown in FIG. 18. If it is determined that the end interval time has not elapsed, the small hit game process of this time is ended.

(General control control processing of main control board)
The common view general control processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a common control routine control process in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  First, in step S401, the value of the data processing data is loaded, and in step S402, the branch address is referenced from the data processing data loaded. If the data processing data is 0, the symbol fluctuation processing is normal. The process moves to (step S410), and if the general drawing general processing process data = 1, the process moves to the ordinary motor-operated combination control process (step S420). The details will be described later with reference to FIGS. 26 and 27.

(Normal pattern change processing of main control board)
The normal symbol variation processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 26 is a view showing normal symbol variation processing in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  At step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the variation display of the normal symbol is in progress. If the normal symbol variation display is in progress, the process moves to step S410-9, and if the normal symbol variation display is not in progress, the process moves to step S410-2.

  In step S410-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the number of reserved normal symbols (G) stored in the normal symbol storage number (G) storage area is 1 or more, when the variable symbols of the normal symbol are not being displayed. Do. When the number of reservations (G) is “0”, the variation display of the normal symbol is not performed, so the current normal symbol variation processing is ended.

  In step S410-3, when the main CPU 110a determines in step S410-2 that the holding number (G) of the normal symbol is “1” or more, it is stored in the normal symbol holding number (G) storage area A new number of reservations (G) obtained by subtracting “1” from the value (G) is stored.

  In step S410-4, the main CPU 110a performs shift processing of the random value for normal symbol determination stored in the normal symbol storage area. Specifically, each random number value stored in the first storage unit to the fourth storage unit is shifted to the immediately preceding storage unit. At this time, the random value for normal symbol determination stored in the first storage unit of the normal symbol storage area is written to the determination storage area (the zeroth storage unit) of the normal symbol storage area, and the determination storage area is already stored. The random number value written in the (0th storage unit) is normally erased from the symbol storage area.

  In step S410-5, the main CPU 110a determines whether the normal symbol determination random number value stored in the determination storage unit (the zero storage unit) of the normal symbol storage area is a "hit".

  Specifically, with reference to the hit determination table shown in FIG. 12A, it is determined whether or not the obtained random symbol determination random value is compared with the above table to determine whether or not it is a hit. For example, according to the above table, in the non-time saving game state, one random symbol value of “0” among the random numbers from “0” to “15” is determined to be a hit random number for normal symbol determination. If it exists, 15 random symbol values for normal symbol determination from "0" to "14" among the random numbers from "0" to "15" are determined to be a hit, and the other random value is determined to be a loss.

  In step S410-6, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol determination processing with reference to the determination result of the collision determination processing in step S410-5.

  This normal symbol determination process refers to the stop symbol determination table shown in FIG. 12 (b), and is based on the current short time gaming state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number for stopping the common drawing. Then, a normal symbol (stop common drawing data) to be stopped and displayed is determined, and the determined stop common drawing data is set in the stop common drawing data storage area. Then, the main CPU 110a sets a common drawing designation command based on the determined stop common drawing data in the effect transmission data storage area, and transmits the information of the stop common drawing data to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-7, the main CPU 110a performs normal symbol fluctuation time determination processing.

  This normal symbol variation time determination process refers to the variation time determination table shown in FIG. 12C, and the current time-short game state, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery, and the acquired random number value for the common drawing time Based on, determine the variation time of the normal symbol. Then, the counter corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set in the normal symbol time counter. The normal symbol time counter is subtracted every 4 ms in step S110.

  Furthermore, in the variation time determination process of the normal symbol, after the variation time of the normal symbol is determined, the common drawing variation specification command based on the determined variation time of the normal symbol is set in the transmission data storage area for effect, Information of the fluctuation time of the symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In step S410-8, the main CPU 110a starts the variation display of the normal symbol on the normal symbol display device 22. The variation display of the normal symbol is to blink the LED at a predetermined interval in the normal symbol display device 22. The variation display of the normal symbol is continuously performed only for the time set in step S410-7. When this process ends, the current normal symbol variation process ends.

  In step S410-9, when determining that the normal symbol variation display is being performed in step S410-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the set variation time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol time counter = 0. As a result, when it is determined that the set fluctuation time has not elapsed, it is necessary to continue the fluctuation display as it is, and the current normal symbol fluctuation processing is ended.

  In step S410-10, when determining that the set fluctuation time has elapsed, the main CPU 110a stops the fluctuation of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22. At this time, the normal symbol (performing symbol or lost symbol) corresponding to the data of the normal symbol set in the stop common figure data storage area in step S410-6 is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol display device 22. Thereby, the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery is notified to the player.

  In step S410-11, main CPU 110a determines whether or not the data of the normal symbol set in the stop common figure data storage area is a hit symbol, and if the normal symbol is a hit symbol, step S410 The processing is shifted to -12, and when the set normal symbol is a lost symbol, the current normal symbol variation processing is ended.

  In step S410-12, the main CPU 110a sets the general-purpose power processing data = 1, and shifts the processing to the normal electric power-related object control processing.

  In step S410-13, the main CPU 110a performs an open mode determination process for determining the open mode of the start movable piece 15b of the second start port 15.

  This open time setting process refers to the start port open mode determination table shown in FIG. 12 (d), and the maximum open number (S) of open start movable piece 15b, open time, close time, based on stop spread data. Determine the interval time.

  In step S410-14, the main CPU 110a sets the open time of the movable start piece 15b determined in step S410-13 in the start open timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S410-15, the main CPU 110a starts energization of the starting opening opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current normal symbol variation process. As a result, the start movable piece 15b operates to open the second start port 15.

(Normal motor role control processing of main control board)
The normal motorized prize control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 27 is a diagram showing a control process of controlling the ordinary electric part in the main control board 110. As shown in FIG.

  In step S420-1, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not a maximum number of winning prizes (for example, 10) set in advance in the second starting port 15 has been won during the ordinary electric service combination control process.

  If it is determined that the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has been won, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is not determined that the maximum winning number (for example, 10) has been achieved, the step The processing moves to S420-2.

In step S420-2, the main CPU 110a determines whether the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start open timer counter = 0.
If it is determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-3, and if it is not determined that the opening time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric role control control process ends.

  In step S420-3, the main CPU 110a determines whether the second starting port 15 is closed. That is, it is determined whether the energization start data is set in the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c.

  If it is determined that the second start port 15 is closing, the process proceeds to step S420-6. If it is determined that the second start port 15 is not closing, the process proceeds to step S420-4. .

  In step S420-4, the main CPU 110a stops the energization of the start opening opening / closing solenoid 15c. As a result, the second starting opening 15 returns to the closed mode, and it becomes impossible or difficult to enter the game ball again.

  In step S420-5, the main CPU 110a sets the closing time of the start movable piece 15b determined in the above step S410-13 in the start closing timer counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-6, the main CPU 110a determines whether the closing time of the second starting port 15 has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start closing timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-7, and if it is not determined that the closing time of the second start port 15 has elapsed, the current normal The electric role control control process ends.

  In step S420-7, the main CPU 110a determines whether or not the number stored in the start opening number counter of the main RAM 110c has reached the maximum opening number of the start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13. .

  If it is determined that the maximum number of times of release has been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-14, and if it is determined that the number of times of maximum release has not been reached, the process proceeds to step S420-8.

  In step S420-8, the main CPU 110a determines whether the interval time has been started (clocked). That is, it is determined in step S420-10 whether an interval start completion flag described later is set.

  If it is determined that the interval time is started, the process proceeds to step S420-11. If it is determined that the interval time is not started, the process proceeds to step S420-9.

  In step S420-9, the main CPU 110a performs an open process updating process of adding 1 to the start open circuit number counter of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-10, main CPU 110a sets the interval time of movable start movable piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the startup interval timer counter of main RAM 110c, and indicates that the interval time is started. The interval start completion flag is set in a predetermined storage area of the main RAM 110c, and the current normal motor-operated prize control process is ended.

  In step S420-11, the main CPU 110a determines whether an interval time has elapsed. That is, it is determined whether or not the start interval timer counter = 0.

  If it is determined that the interval time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S420-12, and if it is determined that the interval time has not elapsed, the current control processing of ordinary electric utility products is ended.

  In step S420-12, the main CPU 110a sets the opening time of the movable start piece 15b determined in step S410-13 to the start opening timer counter of the main RAM 110c and clears the interval start completion flag.

  In step S420-13, the main CPU 110a starts energization of the start port opening / closing solenoid 15c, and ends the current control control of ordinary electric utility products. As a result, the start movable piece 15b operates again, and the second start port 15 opens again.

  In step S420-14, the main CPU 110a performs an opening process to initialize various data stored in the start open number counter, the start open timer counter, the start close timer counter, etc. of the main RAM 110c.

  In step S420-15, the main CPU 110a sets the program general processing process data = 0 and prepares to shift to the normal symbol variation process of FIG. 26, and ends the current normal motorized product control process.

(Explanation of command)
The types of commands transmitted to the effect control board 120 from the main control board 110 whose explanation has been partially omitted in the flowchart of the main control board 110 described above will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 is a diagram showing types of commands transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120. As shown in FIG.

  The command transmitted from the main control board 110 to the effect control board 120 has one command consisting of two bytes of data, and one byte of MODE information and a control command to be executed to identify the classification of the control command. And the 1-byte DATA information indicating the contents of.

  The "description symbol designation command" indicates the type of the special symbol to be stopped and displayed, "MODE" is set to "E0H", and the information of DATA is set according to the type of the special symbol. In addition, since the type of the special symbol ultimately determines the type of the jackpot and the high probability gaming state, the rendering symbol designation command can also be said to indicate the type of the jackpot and the gaming state.

  In this effect symbol specification command, when various special symbols are determined and variable display of special symbols is started, an effect symbol specification command corresponding to the determined special symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the steps S311-3, S311-7, and S311-9, the effect symbol designation command corresponding to the determined special symbol is the transmission for the effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the data storage area. Thereafter, the effect symbol designating command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “first special symbol storage designation command” indicates the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol retention number (U1) storage area, “MODE” is set to “E1H”, and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.

  In this first special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the first special symbol storage number (U1) storage area is switched, the first special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage retentions is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the first special symbol holding number (U1) storage area increases or decreases in the above step S230-11 or the above step S310-7, the first corresponding to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease (1) A special symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the first special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The "second special symbol storage designation command" indicates the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol pending number (U2) storage area, and "MODE" is set to "E2H", and the number of pending storages The information of DATA is set according to.

  In this second special symbol storage specification command, when the number of pending storages stored in the second special symbol storage number (U2) storage area switches, the second special symbol storage specification command corresponding to the number of storage limits is effect control It is transmitted to the substrate 120. Specifically, when the value stored in the second special symbol holding number (U2) storage area increases or decreases in the step S240 or the step S310-7, the second special corresponding to the number of pending storages after the increase or decrease A symbol storage designation command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the second special symbol storage designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the "first special symbol storage designation command" and the "second special symbol storage designation command" are collectively referred to as "special symbol storage designation command".

The “design confirmation command” indicates that the special symbol is stopped and displayed, “MODE” is set to “E3H”, and “DATA” is set to “00H”.
This symbol determination command is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the special symbol is stopped and displayed. Specifically, when the special symbol is stopped on the first special symbol display device 20 or the second special symbol display device 21 in step S320-3, the symbol determination command is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. Thereafter, the symbol determination command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The "first special symbol variation pattern specification command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the first special symbol display device 20, "MODE" is set to "E6H", and various variations are set. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  This first special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponds to the first special symbol variation pattern determined when the variation display of the special symbol of the first special symbol display device 20 is started. A designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S313, the first special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is transmission data storage for effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set to the area. After that, the first special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is transmitted to the effect control board 120 immediately.

  The "second special symbol variation pattern specification command" indicates the variation time (variation mode) of the special symbol in the second special symbol display device 21, "MODE" is set to "E7H", and various variations are set. DATA information is set according to the pattern.

  This second special symbol variation pattern specification command is a second special symbol variation pattern corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol when the variation display of the special symbol of the second special symbol display device 21 is started. A designated command is transmitted to the effect control board 120. Specifically, when the variation display of the special symbol is started in the step S313, the second special symbol variation pattern specification command corresponding to the determined variation pattern of the special symbol is transmission data storage for effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set to the area. Thereafter, the second special symbol variation pattern designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  In the present embodiment, the “first special symbol variation pattern designation command” and the “second special symbol variation pattern designation command” are collectively referred to as “variation pattern designation command”.

  The "start winning combination designation command" is information for determining the result of the big hit lottery in advance, and "MODE" is set to "E8H" or "E9H" according to the special symbol display device, and is used for various types of winning information. In addition, the information of DATA is set.

  The start winning designation command corresponding to the determined start winning information is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the gaming ball has won in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15.

  Specifically, when the game ball is won in the first starting opening 14 or the second starting opening 15 in the step S230-10 or S240, the start winning designation command corresponding to the determined winning information is the effect of the main RAM 110c. It is set in the transmission data storage area. Thereafter, the start winning combination designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The "large winning opening opening specification command" indicates the number of rounds of jackpot matched to the type of various jackpots, "MODE" is set by "EAH", and the information of DATA is set according to the number of rounds of jackpot It is done.

  As the large winning opening opening specification command, a large winning opening opening specification command corresponding to the number of started rounds is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the big hit round is started. Specifically, when the first big winning opening opening and closing door 16b (or the second big winning opening opening and closing door 17b) is opened in the step S340-5, the special winning opening opening specification corresponding to the number of rounds to be opened A command is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the special winning opening opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “opening designation command” indicates that various jackpots start, “MODE” is set to “EBH”, and information of DATA is set according to the type of jackpot.

  The opening designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the various jackpots start.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot gaming process in step S330-13, an opening designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the opening designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  “Ending specification command” indicates that various jackpots have been completed, “MODE” is set to “ECH”, and information of DATA is set according to the type of jackpot.

  The ending designation command corresponding to the type of the jackpot is transmitted to the effect control board 120 when the various jackpots end.

  Specifically, at the start of the jackpot game end process of step S340-16, an ending designation command corresponding to the jackpot type is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the ending designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The “common figure designation command” indicates the type of a normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state on the normal symbol display device 22. “MODE” is set to “EDH”, and the information of DATA is matched to the type of the normal symbol. It is set.

  As the common drawing designation command, various common symbols are determined, and when the variable display of the normal symbols is started, the common drawing designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Specifically, when variable display of a normal symbol is started in step S410-6, a common drawing designation command corresponding to the determined normal symbol is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Thereafter, the general drawing designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The "common figure variation specification command" indicates the variation time of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display device 22, "MODE" is set to "EEH", and the information of DATA is adjusted according to the variation time of various ordinary symbols. Is set.

  As for this common drawing fluctuation specification command, when the fluctuation display of the normal design of normal design display 22 is started, the common drawing fluctuation specification command which corresponds to the fluctuation time of the decided normal design is transmitted to production control baseplate 120 Ru. Specifically, when the variable display of the normal symbol is started in the step S410-7, a common drawing change designation command corresponding to the determined fluctuation time of the normal symbol is stored in the effect transmission data storage area of the main RAM 110c. Is set. After that, the general drawing fluctuation designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  The "game state specification command" indicates whether the game mode is the short game mode or the non-short game mode, and if "MODE" is set to "EFH", and if the non-short game mode, "DATA" is " "00H" is set, and "DATA" is set to "01H" if it is a time saving game state.

  The game state designation command corresponding to the game state is transmitted to the effect control board 120 at the start of change of the special symbol, at the end of change of the special symbol, at the start of the big hit game and at the end of the big hit. .

  Specifically, when the variable display of the special symbol is started in the step S314, the possibility that the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the time reduction game flag and the time reduction number (J) are changed in the step S330-4. When the high probability game flag, the high probability game number, the time reduction game flag and the time reduction number (J) are set in the above step S350-6, the game state designation command corresponding to the current game state is main It is set in the effect transmission data storage area of the RAM 110c. After that, the game state designation command set in the effect transmission data storage area in the step S700 is immediately transmitted to the effect control board 120.

  Next, with reference to FIGS. 29 to 35, details of various tables and data stored in the sub ROM 120b will be described.

  In the following description, when a new start winning is generated, the variable display which is already being executed and the variable display based on the pending storage which is started prior to the new start winning is And, this fluctuation indication based on this new starting winning combination is called "the said fluctuation".

(Icon display mode determination table)
FIG. 29 is a diagram showing an example of an icon display mode determination table. In the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29, start winning information (start winning game specification command), an icon display mode determining random value, and an icon display pattern are associated with each other.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the start winning designation command from the main CPU 110a, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon display type determination table shown in FIG. 29, and based on the start winning information (start winning type designation command) and the hold display type determination random value. The icon display pattern has been determined.

  In the present embodiment, the icon display pattern refers to the hold icon displayed in the hold icon display area of the image display device 31 and the display of the change icon displayed in the change icon display area of the image display device 31. After the hold icon is displayed in the hold icon display area of the image display device 31, the hold icon is displayed as the change icon in the change icon display area, and the change icon is displayed. It is data for specifying the display mode of the final display form finally displayed on the image display device 31 before it is erased.

Here, the hold icon is a display mode in which the player can easily grasp the first special symbol hold number (U1) and the second special symbol hold number (U2) currently stored for hold. .
In the display mode of the hold icon, “normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)” in which the display mode does not change before the start of the change, and until the start of the change There is a “specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)” in which the display mode changes in one or more stages between (while the pre-variation due to the previous start winning combination is performed).

Moreover, the said fluctuation | variation icon is for performing the display relevant to the fluctuation | variation display (the said fluctuation | variation) in present fluctuation | variation by an icon.
In the display mode of the variable icon, "a normal variable icon (normal change effect related display mode)" in which the display mode does not change between the start of the change and the stop. There is a "specific said fluctuation icon (specific fluctuation presentation related display mode)" in which the display mode changes in one or more stages from the start of the fluctuation to the stop.

As the flow of icon display,
[1] A pattern in which the fluctuation icon is displayed in the fluctuation icon display area when a start winning is generated in a state where there is no storage for suspension
[2] When the start winning is generated while the pending storage is in or in the variable display mode, the pending icon is displayed in the pending icon display area, and then the pending icon display area is displayed with the start of the change. There is a pattern in which a pending icon to be subject to variation is shifted to the variation icon display area and displayed as the variation icon.
In addition, about this pattern of [1], after temporarily displaying the hold icon in the hold icon display area, the hold icon may be shifted to the change icon display area to be displayed as the change icon. .

In this embodiment, there are "CD hold icon", "blue character hold icon", "red character hold icon" and "zebra character hold icon" as the types of hold icon display, and "CD hold icon"<"blue character hold icon" In the order of <red character hold icon><zebra hold character icon>, the player's expectation for the jackpot is set to be enhanced.
Further, in the present embodiment, there are "CD concerned fluctuation icon", "blue character concerned fluctuation icon", "red character concerned fluctuation icon" and "zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" as types of said fluctuation icon display, and "CD concerned fluctuation icon" In the order of <'blue character concerned fluctuation icon'<'red character concerned fluctuation icon'<'zebra concerned fluctuation character icon', the expectation for the jackpot of the player is raised, and the possibility of the development of the effect in the fluctuation indicated It is set to
The “zebra reserved character icon” and the “zebra related variation character icon” are not displayed when the variation is lost.

In the present embodiment, the icon display pattern (01) to the icon display pattern (04) are defined as the icon display pattern. Then, when the icon display pattern (01) is determined, finally, the "CD holding icon" is displayed on the image display device 31.
When the icon display pattern (01) is determined, there is no change while the icon is displayed as the hold icon and the change icon. Therefore, when the icon display pattern (01) is determined, it is the "normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)" and the "normal change icon (normal change effect related display mode)".

In addition, when the icon display pattern (02) is determined, the "blue character icon" is finally displayed on the image display device 31. Further, when the icon display pattern (03) is determined, finally, the “red character icon” is displayed on the image display device 31. Further, when the icon display pattern (04) is determined, finally, the “zebra character icon” is displayed on the image display device 31.
When one of the icon display patterns (02) to (04) is determined, it may change while the icon is displayed as the hold icon and / or the change icon. Therefore, when the icon display patterns (02) to (04) are determined,
[1] Icon display that is "specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)" and "normal change icon (normal change effect related display mode)"
[2] Icon display that is "specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)" and becomes "specific specific change icon (specific change effect related display mode)"
[3] One of the icon displays that are "normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)" and "specific change icon (specific change effect related display mode)".

  Here, as a main feature of the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29, the selection rate of the icon display pattern is made different according to the contents of the effect. In the start winning information (start winning designation command), information of the winning of the big hit, the type of the big hit, the contents of the presentation (the number of times of simulation such as reach effect, etc.) is defined.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the start winning information is a specific start winning information, the ratio from the icon display pattern (02) to the icon display pattern (04) is higher than in the case of normal start winning information. The table is configured to be selected in.

  In the present embodiment, the specific start winning information means, when the effect content is SP reach, SPSP reach, etc., and the normal start winning specification information means that the effect content does not reach reach. In the case of fluctuation or shortening fluctuation, this refers to the case where the effect content is normal reach.

  As an example, when DATA of the start winning combination designation command is "03H" or "04H", information of the effect content is normal reach is defined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that “pending display pattern (01)” is determined at the highest rate.

  On the other hand, when the DATA of the start winning designation command is “05H” to “07H” and “0BH” to “0DH”, the information of the effect content is SP reach is defined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that the “icon display pattern (02)” is determined at the highest rate.

  In addition, when the DATA of the start winning designation command is “08H” to “0AH” and “0EH” to “10H”, information of the SPSP reach information for the effect content is defined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that the “icon display pattern (03)” is determined at the highest rate.

  Further, as a main feature of the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29, the selection rate of the icon display pattern is made to differ according to the number of times of simulation. As an example, when DATA of the start winning designation command is "05H", the hit of the jackpot is a loss, and the information of the effect content is SP reach and the number of times of simulation "0" is determined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that “pending display pattern (01)” is determined at a rate of 100%.

  On the other hand, when DATA of the start winning designation command is "06H", the hit of the big hit is a loss, the effect content is SP reach, and the information of the pseudo number "1" is determined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that the “icon display pattern (02)” is determined at a rate of 100%.

  When DATA of the start winning designation command is "07H", the hit of the big hit is a loss, and the contents of the effect are SP reach, and the information of the pseudo number of times "2 times" is defined. In this case, in the present embodiment, the table is configured such that the “icon display pattern (03)” is determined at a rate of 100%.

  That is, in the present embodiment, when DATA of the start winning designation command is "05H" to "07H", the hit of the big hit is the loss and the point that the effect content is the SP reach is in common, but the pseudo number is different The table is configured such that different icon display patterns are determined according to the difference.

(Target change determination table)
FIG. 30 is a diagram showing an example of the target change determination table (for losing). Moreover, FIG. 31 is a figure which shows an example of an object fluctuation | variation determination table (for big hit / small hit). In the target change determination tables shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, start winning information (start winning designation command), the number of held items, icon display patterns, selection rates, and icon update patterns are associated with one another.

  When the sub CPU 120a receives the start winning information (start winning designation command) from the main CPU 110a, the sub CPU 120a refers to the target change determination table shown in FIG. The icon update pattern is determined based on the icon display pattern.

In the target change determination table shown in FIG. 30 or FIG. 31, the start winning combination information (start winning combination designation command), the number of holdings when starting winning combination information is received, and the icon display pattern determined by the icon display mode determination table of FIG. Thus, the icon update pattern is determined based on the selection rate set for each icon update pattern associated with the determined icon display pattern.
For example, when the start winning information (DATA of start winning designation command) is 04H, the number of pending items when receiving the start winning information is 3, and the icon display pattern 02 is determined by the icon display mode determination table, 60 The icon update pattern 02 is selected by the selection rate of%, and the icon update patterns 11 to 16 are selected by the selection rate of 40%.

  The icon update pattern is displayed as a hold icon in the hold icon display area of the image display device 31, and then the hold icon is displayed as the change icon in the change icon display area, and the change icon is erased. Data for identifying the process of change (change timing, number of change steps, etc.).

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, as the icon update pattern, the icon update pattern (01) to the icon update pattern (04), the icon update pattern (11) to the icon update pattern (16), and the icon update pattern (21) to the icon An update pattern (26) is defined.

Then, when one of the icon update patterns (04) is determined from the icon update pattern (02), the change is defined as a change timing for changing the icon display.
That is, when the icon update pattern (04) is determined from the icon update pattern (02), the icon display does not change in the case of the hold icon (CD hold icon) and changes in the case of the change icon. .

Therefore, when one of the icon display patterns (02) to (04) is determined by the icon display mode determination table of FIG. 29, and one of the icon update patterns (04) is determined from the icon update pattern (02). The hold icon of is “normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)”.
Moreover, the said fluctuation icon when either of an icon update pattern (04) is determined from an icon update pattern (02) turns into "a specific said fluctuation icon (specific change effect relevant display mode)."
The icon update pattern (02) to the icon update pattern (04), which will change at the time of the variation icon, will be described later with reference to FIGS. 32 and 33.

In addition, when any one of the icon update pattern (11) to the icon update pattern (16) and the icon update pattern (21) to the icon update pattern (26) is determined, the prior variation is used as a target change for changing the icon display. It is fixed.
That is, when any one of the icon update pattern (16) from the icon update pattern (11) and the icon update pattern (26) from the icon update pattern (21) is determined, the icon display changes in the case of the hold icon. , Does not change when the change icon.

Therefore, the icon display pattern (02) or (03) is determined by the icon display mode determination table of FIG. 29, and the icon update pattern (11) to the icon update pattern (16) and the icon update pattern (21) to the icon update The hold icon when any of the patterns (26) is determined is “specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)”.
Further, when any of the icon update pattern (16) from the icon update pattern (11) and the icon update pattern (26) from the icon update pattern (21) is determined, the change icon It becomes "normal change production related display mode)".

As an example, when the icon update pattern (02) is determined, if the number of reservations is not stored, “blue character relevant variation icon” is determined as the variation icon, and the icon is displayed on the image display device 31 In other words, with the start of the change, the "blue character concerned change icon" is displayed, and the "blue character concerned change icon" is erased as it is.
In addition, when the icon update pattern (02) is determined, when the number of reservations is not stored, the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" is displayed after the "CD concerned fluctuation icon" is first displayed with the start of the fluctuation concerned. Alternatively, after temporarily displaying the "CD reserve icon" as the reserve icon, the "blue character relevant change icon" may be changed.

As another example, when the icon update pattern (02) is determined, if the number of reservations is stored, the “CD reservation icon” is determined when displaying the icon on the image display device 31.
Then, after being shifted to the fluctuation icon, that is, at what timing after the timing of the start of the fluctuation, at which timing the icon should be changed to "blue character holding icon" and at what stage (including the effect not to change) It is determined.
Therefore, the "CD holding icon" is displayed during the pre-variation, and after being shifted to the variation icon, the "CD holding icon" is changed to the "blue character holding icon" and displayed.

  On the other hand, when the icon update pattern (26) is determined from any of the icon update pattern (11) to the icon update pattern (16) or the icon update pattern (21), the icon display is changed as described above. Prior change is defined as the target change.

As an example, when the icon update pattern (11) is determined, the "blue character hold icon" is displayed when the hold icon is displayed on the image display device 31, or the "CD hold icon" is displayed. Is determined.
Then, when the "CD reserve icon" is determined, before changing to the variation icon, that is, at what timing during the pre-variation, it is changed to the "blue character reserve icon", and at what stage To determine whether to change.
Therefore, after displaying the pattern for displaying the "blue character reserve icon" without displaying the "CD reserve icon" or the "CD reserve icon", the "CD reserve icon"->"blue character reserve icon" is displayed in advance. It becomes a pattern to be changed and displayed.

As another example, when the icon update pattern (21) is determined, “red character hold icon” is displayed when the hold icon is displayed on the image display device 31, or “blue character hold icon”. It is determined whether to display the "or" the "CD hold icon".
Then, if it is determined that the item is not "red character reserve icon", before changing to the variation icon, that is, at what timing during the pre-variation change to "red character reserve icon", how many steps (does not change Whether to change it is determined by including Gasse production).
Therefore, after displaying the "CD hold icon" pattern that causes the "red character hold icon" to be displayed without displaying the "CD hold icon" or the "blue character hold icon", the "CD hold icon" is displayed in advance. → After changing the "blue character hold icon" → "red character hold icon" and displaying the pattern or "CD hold icon", "CD hold icon" → "red character hold icon" in advance. After displaying the pattern to be displayed by changing to "" or the "blue character holding icon", the pattern is changed to be displayed from "blue character holding icon" to "red character holding icon" during the pre-variation.

The difference between the target change determination table (for lost) in FIG. 30 and the target change determination table (for large hit / small hit) in FIG. 31 is as follows:
[1] While the icon display pattern (04) is determined in the target change determination table (for large hit / small hit) in FIG. 31, the icon display pattern is displayed in the target change determination table (for lost) in FIG. (04) can not be determined
[2] While the icon display pattern (01) is determined in the target change determination table (for lost) in FIG. 30, the icon display pattern (for large hit and small hit) in FIG. 31 is determined. 01) not determined
[3] The target change determination table (for big hit / small hit) in FIG. 31 has a higher rate of changing the icon display due to the change than the target change determination table (for lost) in FIG.

  Further, as a feature of the target change determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31, the rate at which the change icon is changed after the start of the change is determined at a higher rate than the rate at which the reserve icon is changed during advance change. The table is configured as it is.

  As an example, assuming that the DATA of the start winning designation command is "04H", the number of held items is "1 to 3", and the icon display pattern is the icon display pattern (02), "icon update pattern ( The table is configured such that “02)” is determined at a rate of 60%, and “icon update patterns (11) to (16)” is determined at a rate of 40%.

Therefore, in the present embodiment, the expectation for the jackpot of the player increases in the order of “CD reserve icon” <“blue character reserve icon” <“red character reserve icon <“ zebra reserve icon ”.
However, in the present embodiment, even if the suspension icon does not change during the prior change and the change is started, the display form of the change icon may change in the change. It is possible not to reduce the expectation of change icon change.

  In addition, after the display form of the hold icon is changed in advance change, an icon update pattern may be set such that the change icon display form is further changed after the start of the change. As a result, since the interest of the player on the hold icon and the change icon increases more and more, it is possible to improve the interest in the presentation of the game.

(Object pseudo fluctuation decision table)
FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of the target pseudo fluctuation determination table (for losing). Moreover, FIG. 33 is a figure which shows an example of an object pseudo | simulation fluctuation | variation determination table (for big hit / small hit). In the target pseudo variation determination tables shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, a variation pattern specification command, an icon display pattern, an icon update pattern, a selection rate, and a target pseudo variation pattern are associated.
In addition, the target pseudo variation determination table (for lost) in FIG. 32 and the target pseudo variation determination table (for large hit / small hit) in FIG. 33 are “specific variation icon (specific variation effect related display mode)”. It is a dedicated decision table.

When the sub CPU 120a receives the fluctuation pattern designation command from the main CPU 110a, the sub CPU 120a refers to the target pseudo fluctuation determination table shown in FIG. 32 or 33 and associates the received fluctuation pattern designation command with each fluctuation pattern designation command. Based on the icon display pattern and the icon update pattern, the target pseudo change pattern is determined based on the selection rate set for each target pseudo change pattern associated with the icon update pattern.
For example, when the change pattern specification command is E6H07H, the icon display pattern 03 and the icon update pattern 03 are selected, so the target pseudo change pattern 22 is selected by the selection rate of 40% and the target by the selection rate of 30%. The pseudo fluctuation pattern 31 is selected, and the target pseudo fluctuation pattern 12 is selected with a selectivity of 30%.

  In the present embodiment, the target pseudo fluctuation pattern specifies whether the pseudo fluctuation for changing the display form of the fluctuation icon is the first, the second, or the third.

  More specifically, in the present embodiment, as the target pseudo fluctuation pattern, the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (01), (11), (12), (21), (22), (22), (23), (31), (41) , (42) are defined.

When the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (01) is determined, the display form of the fluctuation icon changes between the start of the fluctuation and the first pseudo fluctuation.
Therefore, when the target pseudo variation pattern (01) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD retention icon" during the pre-variation, the "CD retention icon" changes to the variation icon with the start of the variation. A pattern to be changed and displayed as “blue character relevant fluctuation icon” when shifted, or “CD relevant fluctuation icon” is displayed when “CD hold icon” is shifted to the relevant fluctuation icon, 1 It is a pattern to be changed and displayed from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation.

  Then, when the target pseudo variation pattern (01) is determined in the state where the suspension icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of suspension storage is 0), the variation icon is displayed After displaying the pattern to be displayed by the relevant fluctuation icon or the corresponding fluctuation icon by the "CD relevant fluctuation icon", the "blue character relevant fluctuation icon" from the "CD relevant fluctuation icon" to the first pseudo fluctuation It becomes a pattern to be changed and displayed.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (01), when displayed by changing from the "CD relevant variation icon" to the "blue character relevant variation icon", the "blue character" displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon" The suggestion of the contents of the future presentation in the production of the change (in this case, the development indication that it is the first pseudo fluctuation) will be made.
In addition, the suggestion of the contents of the future presentation may be made to suggest other presentation contents other than the above.

  Note that if the target pseudo variation pattern (01) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during preliminary fluctuation, the hold icon is temporarily displayed as the "CD hold icon". After that, the “CD-related variation icon” or the “blue character-related variation icon” may be displayed, and then the display according to the above-described pattern may be performed.

Also, when the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (11) or (12) is determined, the display form of the fluctuation icon does not change between the start of the fluctuation and the first pseudo fluctuation, and the second time The display form of the fluctuation icon changes between the pseudo fluctuation.
Therefore, when the target pseudo variation pattern (11) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD reserve icon" during the preliminary variation, the "CD reserve icon" is changed to the variation icon with the start of the variation. After the "CD related fluctuation icon" is displayed, the "CD related fluctuation icon" is changed to the "blue character related fluctuation icon" after the "CD related fluctuation icon" is displayed until it is shifted to the first pseudo fluctuation. It becomes a pattern to be displayed.

  Then, when the target pseudo variation pattern (11) is determined in the state where the suspension icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of suspension storages is 0), the variation icon is “CD After the display with the fluctuation icon, the pattern is displayed by changing the "CD-related fluctuation icon" to the "blue character-related fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (11), when displayed by changing from the "CD relevant variation icon" to the "blue character relevant variation icon", the "blue character" displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon" The suggestion of the contents of the future presentation in the production of the change (in this case, the development indication that it is the second pseudo fluctuation) will be made.
In addition, the suggestion of the contents of the future presentation may be made to suggest other presentation contents other than the above.

Also, in the case where the target pseudo variation pattern (12) is determined in the state already displayed as the “CD holding icon” during the prevariation,
[1] From the time the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation to the first pseudo variation, after being displayed in the "CD variation icon" display form, the second simulation is performed. Pattern to change the display form from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the fluctuation
[2] After the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, the first pseudo variation is displayed in the "CD variation icon" display form, and then the second simulation is performed. Before the change, any pattern is determined among the patterns displayed by changing the display form from “CD concerned fluctuation icon” → “blue character concerned fluctuation icon” → “red character concerned fluctuation icon”.

Then, in the case where the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (12) is determined in the state in which the holding icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of holding memories is 0),
[1] With the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation icon is displayed in the display form of "CD fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation, and until the second pseudo fluctuation "CD fluctuation icon" The pattern to be displayed by changing the display form from "" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon"
[2] With the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation icon is displayed in the display form of "CD fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation, and until the second pseudo fluctuation "CD fluctuation icon""->" Blue character concerned fluctuation icon "->" Red character concerned fluctuation icon "Any pattern is determined among the patterns displayed by changing the display form.

In this target pseudo fluctuation pattern (12), when the display form is changed from “CD-related fluctuation icon” to “red character-related fluctuation icon” and displayed, “red character displayed in“ red character-related fluctuation icon ” Therefore, the suggestion of the contents of future rendition in the rendition of the fluctuation (in this case, the implication of the second pseudo fluctuation and the implication of the SPSP reach) is given.
In addition, any one of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

  In addition, if any of the target pseudo variation patterns (11) and (12) is determined in the state where the reserve icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of reserve storages is 0), the reserve icon is “CD reserve icon After the temporary display, the display may be shifted to the "CD related fluctuation icon".

  Then, when the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (23) is determined from the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (21), the display form of the fluctuation icon changes between the start of the fluctuation and the first pseudo fluctuation, and the second pseudo fluctuation The display form of the fluctuation icon is up to (in the case of the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (22), (23)) or in the time to the third pseudo fluctuation (in the case of the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (23)) It does not change.

Therefore, in the case where the target pseudo variation pattern (21) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD holding icon" during the prevariation,
[1] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, the "CD variation icon" is displayed in the display form, and the "CD variation is up to the first pseudo variation. Pattern to change the display form from "icon" to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon"
[2] With the start of the change, when the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the change icon, any one of the patterns displayed by changing to the display form of "blue character relevant change icon" is displayed. It is determined.

In addition, when a target pseudo change pattern (21) is determined in a state in which the hold icon is not displayed during the pre-change (the number of hold memories is 0),
[1] After displaying the fluctuation icon in the display form of "CD concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation, "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation Pattern that changes the display form to
[2] With the start of the change, one of the patterns in which the change icon is displayed from the beginning according to the "blue character change icon" display form is determined.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (21), when the "blue character relevant variation icon" is displayed, the "blue character" displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon" Suggestion (in this case, development suggestion to become the first pseudo fluctuation) is made.
In addition, the suggestion of the contents of the future presentation may be made to suggest other presentation contents other than the above.

Also, the display form of the fluctuation icon when the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (22) is determined is basically the same as the case where the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (21) is determined, but the following part is It is different.
The display form of the fluctuation icon when the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (22) is determined is "CD concerned fluctuation icon" → "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" → "red character concerned" until the first pseudo fluctuation. A pattern that changes as a fluctuation icon, or a pattern that changes as "CD related fluctuation icon" → "red character related fluctuation icon", or a pattern that changes "blue character related fluctuation icon" → "red character related fluctuation icon" Alternatively, any one of the patterns in which the “red character relevant fluctuation icon” is displayed from the beginning is determined.

In this target pseudo change pattern (22), when the "red character concerned change icon" is displayed, the "red character concerned" displayed in the "red character concerned change icon" The suggestion (in this case, the development suggestion of the first pseudo fluctuation and the development suggestion of the second pseudo fluctuation) is made.
In addition, any one of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

The display form of the fluctuation icon when the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (23) is determined is basically the same as the case where the object pseudo fluctuation pattern (21) is determined, but the following part is It is different.
The display form of the fluctuation icon when the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (23) is determined is "CD concerned fluctuation icon" → "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" → "red character concerned" until the first pseudo fluctuation. Change icon "→ zebra character change icon" Pattern or "CD change icon" → "red character change icon" → "zebra character change icon" or "CD change icon" → “Blue character concerned fluctuation icon” → “Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon” or “CD concerned fluctuation icon” → “Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon” or “Blue character concerned fluctuation icon” → “Zebra character concerned Change pattern with change icon or "Red character relevant change icon"->"Zebra Ki Pattern changing with La the change icon ", or a pattern" zebra characters the variation icon "is displayed from the beginning, any one of the pattern of the determined.

  Furthermore, when the target pseudo variation pattern (23) is determined, the target pseudo variation pattern (21) or (22) is determined where the display form of “Zebra character relevant variation icon” is displayed until the third pseudo variation. It is a different part from when

In this target pseudo change pattern (23), when the "zebra character change icon" is displayed, the "zebra character" displayed on the "zebra character change icon" indicates that the content of the future effect contents of the change will be displayed. Suggestion (In this case, the development suggestion of the first pseudo fluctuation, the development suggestion of the second pseudo fluctuation, the development suggestion of the third pseudo fluctuation, the development suggestion of the whole rotation reach, the jackpot Is suggested.
In addition, any one or more of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

In addition, when any of the target pseudo variation patterns (21) to (23) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during pre-variation, the hold icon is displayed as “CD hold icon After being displayed temporarily in the display mode of "" and shifted to the "CD concerned fluctuation icon", or temporarily displayed in the display mode of the "CD hold icon" and shifted to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" The display form may be changed.
Alternatively, after the “blue character reserve icon” is temporarily displayed, it may be shifted to the “blue character relevant variation icon” and displayed.

In addition, if any of the target pseudo variation patterns (22) to (23) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during pre-variation, the hold icon is “CD hold icon After temporarily displaying in the display form of "" and shifting to the "CD related fluctuation icon", or temporarily displaying in the display form of the "CD hold icon", shifting and displaying the "red character related fluctuation icon" The form may be changed.
Alternatively, after the "red character reserve icon" is temporarily displayed, it may be shifted to the "red character concerned variation icon" and displayed.

In addition, when the target pseudo change pattern (23) is determined in the state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during pre-variation, the hold icon is temporarily displayed in the "CD hold icon" display form. To be displayed on the screen and shifted to the “CD-related variation icon”, or to be temporarily displayed in the “CD holding icon” display form, and to shift the “zebra character-related variation icon” and to change the display form It is also good.
Alternatively, after temporarily displaying the “zebra character retention icon”, the “zebra character relevant variation icon” may be shifted and displayed.

Then, when the target pseudo change pattern (31) is determined, the display form of the change icon changes from "CD related change icon" to "blue character relevant change icon" from the start of the change to the first pseudo change. The display form of the fluctuation icon changes from “blue character to fluctuation icon” to “red character to fluctuation icon” until the second pseudo fluctuation.
Therefore, in the case where the target pseudo variation pattern (31) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD reserve icon" during the prevariation,
[1] With the start of the fluctuation, the fluctuation icon is displayed in the display form of "CD concerned fluctuation icon", and the display form is changed and displayed on the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" by the first pseudo fluctuation. After that, the pattern to be displayed by changing the display form from “blue character to change icon” to “red character to change icon” until the second pseudo change
[2] With the start of the change, display the change icon in the display form of "blue change icon" and change the display form to "blue character change icon" by the first pseudo change After the display, any pattern is determined among the patterns displayed by changing the display form from “blue character to change icon” to “red character to change icon” until the second pseudo change. .

Then, in the case where the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (31) is determined in a state in which the holding icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of pending storages is 0),
[1] After displaying the fluctuation icon with the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" until the first simulated fluctuation with the start of the fluctuation, "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the second simulated fluctuation Pattern to change the display form to
[2] After displaying the fluctuation icon as "CD related fluctuation icon", change from "CD related fluctuation icon" to "blue character related fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation, and 2 Among the patterns to be displayed by changing the display form from "blue character to change icon" to "red character to change icon" until the second pseudo change, any pattern is determined.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (31), when displayed by changing from the "CD relevant variation icon" to the "blue character relevant variation icon", the "blue character" displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon" In addition to the suggestion of the contents of the effect in the future in the production of the fluctuation (in this case, the development suggestion of becoming the first pseudo fluctuation), it is changed from "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon" When displayed, the "red character" displayed on the "red character concerned fluctuation icon" indicates the future stage of the presentation of the fluctuation by the "red character" (in this case, the development indication that it is the second pseudo fluctuation, SP reach Development suggestion) of becoming.
In addition, any one or more of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

  In addition, when the target pseudo variation pattern (31) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during the pre-variation, the hold icon may be "CD hold icon" or "blue character hold icon "" May be displayed temporarily.

  Then, when the target pseudo change pattern (41) is determined, the display form of the change icon changes between the start of change and the first change, and the change icon of the change icon changes until the second change. The display form further changes, and the display form of the change icon does not change until the third pseudo change.

Therefore, in the case where the target pseudo variation pattern (41) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD reserve icon" during the prevariation,
[1] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon along with the start of the variation, after displaying the "CD variation icon", the "red character A pattern in which the display form is changed and displayed on the fluctuation icon, and the display form is changed and displayed from the "red character concerned fluctuation icon" to the "zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" until the second pseudo fluctuation.
[2] After changing the display form on the "red character concerned fluctuation icon" and displaying it when the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the fluctuation icon with the start of the fluctuation, up to the first pseudo fluctuation A pattern in which the interval is displayed by “red character relevant fluctuation icon”, and the display form is changed from “red character relevant fluctuation icon” to “zebra character relevant fluctuation icon” until the second pseudo fluctuation
[3] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, after the "CD variation icon" is displayed, the "CD variation" is made until the first pseudo variation. The display form is changed from "icon" to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" → "red character concerned fluctuation icon" and displayed, and from "red character concerned fluctuation icon" to "zebra character concerned fluctuation" until the second pseudo fluctuation Pattern to be displayed by changing the display form to "icon"
[4] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, the display mode is changed and displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon", and then up to the first pseudo variation. Change the display form from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" → "red character concerned fluctuation icon" in the meantime, and until the second pseudo fluctuation "red character concerned fluctuation icon" One of the patterns to be displayed by changing the display form to “Zebra character relevant fluctuation icon” is determined.

Then, in the case where the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (41) is determined in the state where the hold icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of held memories is 0),
[1] After the display form is changed and displayed on the "red character concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation concerned, it is displayed with "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation Pattern that changes the display form from "red character concerned fluctuation icon" to "zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" until the second pseudo fluctuation
[2] After the fluctuation icon is displayed by the "CD concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation, it is displayed from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation After the form is changed and displayed, until the first pseudo fluctuation, it is displayed by the “red character concerned fluctuation icon”, and from the “red character concerned fluctuation icon” to “zebra character concerned until the second pseudo fluctuation Pattern to be displayed by changing the display form on the fluctuation icon
[3] After the fluctuation icon is displayed by the "CD concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation, the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" from the "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to the first pseudo fluctuation Change to "Red character concerned fluctuation icon" and display it, and change it from "Red character concerned fluctuation icon" to "Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" and display it until the second pseudo fluctuation up to the third pseudo fluctuation The pattern to be displayed by "Zebra character relevant fluctuation icon"
[4] After the display form is changed and displayed on the "blue character corresponding change icon" with the start of the change, the "blue related change icon" to "red color" are displayed until the first pseudo change. A pattern in which the display form is changed and displayed on the character concerned fluctuation icon, and the display form is changed and displayed from the “red character concerned fluctuation icon” to the “zebra character concerned fluctuation icon” until the second pseudo fluctuation. Among them, any pattern is determined.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (41), when the "red character relevant variation icon" is displayed, the "red character" displayed on the "red character relevant variation icon" causes the contents of the future effect contents in the representation of the variation to be performed. In addition to being suggested (in this case, the development suggestion to become the second pseudo fluctuation), when it is displayed by being changed from “red character concerned fluctuation icon” to “zebra character concerned fluctuation icon”, “zebra character concerned "Zebra character" displayed in the "variation icon" indicates the contents of the future presentation contents in the production of the variation (in this case, the suggestion of the development of being the third pseudo fluctuation, the suggestion of becoming the whole rotation reach, the jackpot Suggestions for that).
In addition, any one or more of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

  In addition, when the target pseudo variation pattern (41) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during the pre-variation, the hold icon may be "CD hold icon" or "blue character hold icon Or “red character hold icon” may be displayed temporarily.

  Then, when the target pseudo change pattern (42) is determined, the display form of the change icon changes between the start of change and the first change, and the change icon of the change icon changes up to the second change. The display form changes, and the display form of the change icon changes until the third pseudo change.

Therefore, in the case where the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (42) is determined in the state already displayed as the "CD reserve icon" during the pre-movement,
[1] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, "blue character The display form is changed and displayed on the fluctuation icon, and the display form is changed and displayed from the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" to the "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the second pseudo fluctuation, and the third time A pattern in which the display form is changed and displayed from "red character relevant variation icon" to "zebra character relevant variation icon" until the pseudo variation
[2] When the "CD reserve icon" is shifted to the variation icon with the start of the variation, the display mode is changed and displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon", and then the first pseudo variation is performed. In the interval, "blue character relevant fluctuation icon" is displayed, and the display form is changed from "blue character relevant fluctuation icon" to "red character relevant fluctuation icon" until the second pseudo fluctuation, and the third time Among the patterns to be displayed by changing the display form from “red character relevant variation icon” to “zebra character relevant variation icon” until the pseudo variation, any pattern is determined.

Then, in the case where the target pseudo fluctuation pattern (42) is determined in a state where the suspension icon is not displayed during the pre-variation (the number of suspension storages is 0),
[1] After the display form is changed and displayed on the "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation concerned, "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" is displayed until the first pseudo fluctuation And change the display form from “blue character to change icon” to “red character to change icon” until the second pseudo change, and “red character to change” to the third pseudo change Pattern to change the display form from "icon" to "zebra character concerned fluctuation icon"
[2] After the fluctuation icon is displayed by the "CD concerned fluctuation icon" with the start of the fluctuation, it is displayed from "CD concerned fluctuation icon" to "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" until the first pseudo fluctuation The form is changed and displayed, and the display form is changed from "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon" until the second pseudo fluctuation, and the time until the third pseudo fluctuation One of the patterns to be displayed by changing the display form from “red character to change icon” to “zebra character to change icon” is determined.

In this target pseudo variation pattern (42), when the "blue character relevant variation icon" is displayed, the "blue character" displayed on the "blue character relevant variation icon" When the suggestion (in this case, the development suggestion that it is the first pseudo fluctuation) is displayed and changed from "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" to "red character concerned fluctuation icon", "red character concerned" The "red character" displayed on the "fluctuation icon" indicates the contents of the effect in the future in the production of the fluctuation (in this case, it indicates the development of the second pseudo fluctuation), and the "red character concerned fluctuation icon""Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" is displayed by changing to "Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" Kuta "Therefore suggest future effect contents in effect of the variation (development suggests that this case is composed of a pseudo variation third, indication that a full rotation reach, indication that the big hit) is.
In addition, any one or more of the above-described indications may be suggested in the future, and indications of other presentation contents other than the above may be performed.

  In addition, when the target pseudo variation pattern (42) is determined in a state where the hold icon is not displayed (the number of held memories is 0) during pre-variation, the hold icon may be "CD hold icon" or "blue character hold icon "" May be displayed temporarily.

  Here, as a main feature of the target pseudo fluctuation determination table shown in FIG. 32 or 33, the display form of the fluctuation icon is “blue character corresponding fluctuation icon” from the start of the fluctuation to the first pseudo fluctuation. The table is configured to determine the rate of change at the highest rate.

  In addition, the table is configured such that, from the first pseudo fluctuation to the second pseudo fluctuation, the display mode of the fluctuation icon is determined at the highest rate of changing to the “red character relevant fluctuation icon”. It is done.

  Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, the display form of the change icon is “blue character relevant change icon” or “red character relevant change icon” or “zebra character relevant” from the start of the change to the first pseudo change. When the fluctuation icon is displayed, it is possible to indicate to the player the possibility that one pseudo fluctuation will be made.

  Similarly, the display form of the fluctuation icon is "blue character concerned fluctuation icon" or "red character concerned fluctuation icon" or "zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" from the start of the fluctuation to the second pseudo fluctuation. In this case, it is possible to indicate to the player the possibility of performing two false movements.

Similarly, when the display form of the fluctuation icon is "Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon" is displayed between the start of the fluctuation and the third pseudo fluctuation, there is a possibility that the player is subjected to the pseudo fluctuation three times. It is possible to suggest
Furthermore, when the “Zebra character concerned fluctuation icon” is displayed, it is decided that the jackpot will be made, and it is possible to suggest to the player that the fluctuation becomes the jackpot.

In addition, the target pseudo fluctuation determination table (for lost) in FIG. 32 and the target pseudo fluctuation determination table (for large hit / small hit) in FIG. 33, as described above, the fluctuation pattern specification is made by receiving the fluctuation pattern designation command. The object pseudo variation for changing the display form of the variation icon is determined according to the icon display pattern, the icon update pattern, the selection rate, and the object pseudo variation pattern associated with the variation pattern specified by the command. However, it is not limited to this.
For example, in the target variation determination table of FIG. 30 (for lost) and the target variation determination table of FIG. 31 (for large hit / small hit), the target pseudo variation pattern and the selection ratio of each target pseudo variation pattern are added. Well, in this case, the pending update pattern (01) is based on the number of pending items, the icon display pattern, the selection rate, and the icon update pattern, which are associated with the start prize designation command by receiving the start prize designation command. If the target pseudo variation pattern is not determined and the pending update patterns (02) to (04) are determined by the icon update pattern, the target pseudo variation pattern is selected according to the selection rate of each target pseudo variation pattern. Can be determined.
Therefore, performing display control of the fluctuation icon with the normal fluctuation icon or the particular fluctuation icon can be executed even by the fluctuation pattern designation command determined by the process from step S311 to step S312 (determination process before start). It is also possible to execute the start winning combination information (start winning combination designation command) determined by the predetermination processing in step S230-9.

(Main processing of effect control unit 120 m)
A process executed by the sub CPU 120a in the effect control unit 120m will be described. First, the main processing of the effect control unit 120m will be described using FIG. FIG. 34 is a diagram showing main processing in the effect control unit 120 m.

  In step S1000, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial setting process. In this process, the sub CPU 120a reads the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b and initializes the flag stored in the sub RAM 120c in response to power on by operating the power switch or power restoration after a power failure. I do.

In step S1010, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, the sub CPU 120a is moved to a position where the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b overlap the front surface of the image display device 31 and developed. Assuming that the movable member is in the unfolded state (hereinafter referred to as the “expanded state”), the decorative member initial storage processing is performed to return these decorative members to their respective standby positions (see FIG. 1).
Specifically, in order to move the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b in the unfolded state to the respective standby positions, the "panel driving device 33 including the respective stepping motors and the like corresponding to the respective decorative members. The energization data to be energized is set.

  Here, in the present embodiment, in the “deployed state”, the first decorative member 33 a and the second decorative member 33 b are moved to the front of the image display device 31 and moved from the respective standby positions to the farthest position. Although it is assumed that the movement from at least each standby position has been performed, it is assumed to be in the “deployment state” regardless of the distance of the movement.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, during the game, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b in the standby position (see FIG. 1) move to the front of the image display device 31 (hereinafter referred to as "deployment movement") In order to be in the unfolded state, the stepping motor (not shown) of the panel driving device 33 is driven to rotate forward and unfolded. On the other hand, in order for the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b in the unfolded state to return to the standby position (hereinafter referred to as "storage movement"), the stepping motor is reversely driven to move the storage movement. It will be.
Therefore, the energization data set in step S1010 is data relating to reverse rotation of the stepping motor.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, regardless of the magnitude of the movement distance of the decorative member from the standby position, it is assumed that all the states in which the movement from the standby position has been performed are the "deployed state".
For this reason, the "data related to reverse rotation" set in step S1010 to return the decorative members in the unfolded state to the respective standby positions is the unfolded state in which the decorative members have moved to the most distant position from the standby position. It is desirable that data be set in advance as data corresponding to the number of steps for reverse rotation drive necessary to move from the state to the standby position assuming that there is a certain condition.

  The energization data on the first decorative member 33a corresponds to the number of steps for reverse rotation driving necessary for the first decorative member 33a in the unfolded state to move to the standby position of the first decorative member 33a. It becomes data for the 1st decoration member 33a. Further, the energization data on the second decorative member 33b corresponds to the number of steps for reverse rotation drive necessary for the second decorative member 33b in the unfolded state to move to the standby position of the second decorative member 33b. It becomes data for 2 decoration members 33b.

  In step S1020, the sub CPU 120a transmits the information on the storage movement of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b to the drive control unit 160. Therefore, the “first decorative member initial storage command” and the “second decorative member initial” The "decorative member initial storage command" including the storage command "is set in the effect transmission data storage area.

In step S1030, the sub CPU 120a transmits the “decorative member initial storage command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the drive control unit 160. Then, a drive signal is transmitted to the driver unit of the panel drive device 33 by the drive control CPU 160a in the drive control unit 160, and the respective stepping motors corresponding to the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are reversely rotated. Drive and storage movement is performed.
Therefore, the first decorative member 33 a and the second decorative member 33 b in the unfolded state are moved to the standby position, and these decorative members are retracted from the front surface of the image display device 31.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the drive control unit 160 receives the “decorative member initial storage command”, the storage movement of the first decorative member 33 a and the second decorative member 33 b is accompanied by the movement of the respective decorative members. In order to avoid interference, control is performed so that the operation of each stepping motor is performed with a time difference.

Specifically, when the drive control CPU 160a receives the "first decoration member initial storage command" and the "second decoration member initial storage command", the drive control CPU 160a first performs stepping corresponding to the first decoration member 33a. The motor is reversely driven to complete the storage operation of the first decorative member 33a.
Thereafter, the stepping motor corresponding to the second decorative member 33b is reversely driven to complete the storage operation of the second decorative member 33b.

  In the actual operation, when the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b are designed such that the movement ranges of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b do not interfere with each other, the respective storing operations can be performed simultaneously is there.

  Further, as described in the operation example (FIG. 44) described later, when the power is turned on or the power is restored, only one of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b displays an image. Even when moving to a position overlapping the front face of the device 31 and in the unfolded state, as described above, since the reverse rotation drive of the stepping motor corresponding to each decoration member is possible, the standby position can be reliably ensured. It can move.

  In step S1100, the sub CPU 120a performs sub random number update processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a performs a process of updating various random number values stored in the sub RAM 120c. Thereafter, the process of step S1100 is repeatedly performed until a predetermined interrupt process is performed.

  As described above with reference to FIG. 34, in the present embodiment, the main processing of the effect control unit 120m is in a state where step S1100 is repeatedly performed until the state in which the interrupt processing can be performed becomes possible. The movement of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b located at is started to the standby position, and is retracted from the front surface of the image display device 31.

(Timer interrupt processing of effect control unit 120m)
The timer interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 35 is a diagram showing timer interrupt processing in the effect control unit 120 m. Although not shown, a clock pulse generating circuit provided in the effect control unit 120m generates a clock pulse every predetermined period (2 milliseconds), reads a timer interrupt processing program, and generates an effect control board. Timer interrupt processing is executed.

  In step S1300, sub CPU 120a saves the information stored in the register of sub CPU 120a in the stack area.

  In step S1400, the sub CPU 120a performs command analysis processing. In this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the command stored in the reception buffer of the sub RAM 120c. Specific description of the command analysis processing will be described later with reference to FIGS. 36 and 37.

  In step S1500, the sub CPU 120a performs timer update processing for updating various timer counters used by the effect control unit 120m.

  In addition, when the command transmitted from the main control board 110 is received, the effect control unit 120m generates a command reception interrupt process of the effect control unit 120m (not shown), and stores the received command in the reception buffer. Thereafter, analysis processing of the command received in step S1400 is performed.

  In step S1700, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the cross key detection switch 36b are input through the frame control board 180, and the signals of the effect button detection switch 35a and the like are input. In order to perform the effect input control processing of transmitting the effect button signal and the like to the image control unit 150.

  In step S1800, the sub CPU 120a performs data output processing for transmitting various commands set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c to the frame control board 180 and the image control unit 150.

  In step S1900, sub CPU 120a restores the information saved in step S1810 to the register of sub CPU 120a.

(Command analysis processing of effect control unit 120 m)
The command analysis processing of the effect control unit 120 m will be described using FIGS. 36 and 37. FIG. 36 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (1) in the effect control unit 120 m. FIG. 37 is a diagram showing command analysis processing (2) in the effect control unit 120m. The command analysis process (2) in FIG. 37 is performed subsequently to the command analysis process (1) in FIG.

  In step S1401, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not there is a command in the reception buffer, and confirms whether or not the command has been received. In this process, if there is a command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1410. On the other hand, in this process, if there is no command in the reception buffer, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process.

  In step S1410, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1411. On the other hand, in this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the special symbol storage designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1420.

  In step S1411, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the pending storage number from the special symbol storage designation command, and performs pending storage update processing to set the analyzed pending storage number in the pending storage number counter of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1420, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning combination designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a start winning game designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1421. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the start winning a prize designation command in this process, the process proceeds to step S1430.

  In step S1421, the sub CPU 120a performs an icon display mode determination process of determining the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 based on the contents of the start winning combination designation command. The specific description of the icon display mode determination process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1430, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a rendering symbol designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a rendering symbol designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1431. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a rendering symbol designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1440.

  In step S1431, the sub CPU 120a performs basic symbol data determination processing for determining the effect pattern 38 to be stopped and displayed on the image display device 31, based on the content of the received effect pattern specification command.

  In this basic symbol data determination process, basic symbol data (first to fourth jackpot symbol data, small hit symbol data, lost symbol data) for analyzing the effect symbol designation command and identifying the type of jackpot, presence or absence of jackpot Is determined, and the determined basic symbol data is set in the basic symbol storage area of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1440, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a fluctuation pattern designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a variation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1441. On the other hand, in this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not a fluctuation pattern designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1450.

  In step S1441, the sub CPU 120a performs a variation effect pattern determination process. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the variation presentation pattern determination table, and determines a presentation mode (a presentation pattern) based on the variation pattern designation command and the random number for presentation.

  Then, the sub CPU 120 a stores the determined effect pattern in the symbol effect pattern storage area of the sub RAM 120 c and transmits the determined effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180. The effect pattern data representing the effect pattern thus set is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1442, the sub CPU 120a performs a fluctuation effect related display mode determination process (hold display mode update process) of determining the display mode of the hold icon displayed on the image display device 31 based on the change pattern specification command. In addition, about the concrete description of this fluctuation production relevant display mode determination process (pending display mode update process), it mentions later using FIG.

  In step S1450, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1451. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the symbol determination command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1460.

  In step S1451, the sub CPU 120a performs effect symbol stop processing for setting a stop designation command for causing the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c, in order to stop and display the effect symbol 38.

  In step S1460, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a game state designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a gaming state designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1461. On the other hand, in this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the gaming state designation command in this process, the process proceeds to step S1470.

  In step S1461, the sub CPU 120a sets data indicating the gaming state based on the received gaming state designation command in the gaming state storage area in the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1470, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command. In this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1471. On the other hand, in this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is not the opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1480.

  In step S1471, the sub CPU 120a performs a hit start effect pattern determination process of determining a hit start effect pattern. In the hit start effect pattern determination process, the hit start effect pattern is determined based on the opening designation command, and the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit the information of the determined hit start effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the effect pattern specification command based on the determined hit start effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1480, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening specification command. In this processing, if the command stored in the reception buffer is a special winning opening opening designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1481. On the other hand, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a shifts the processing to step S1490 if it is not the special winning opening opening designation command.

  In step S1481, the sub CPU 120a performs a jackpot effect pattern determination process of determining a jackpot effect pattern. In the jackpot effect pattern determination process, the jackpot effect pattern is determined based on the special winning opening opening designation command, and the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit information on the determined jackpot effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, an effect pattern specification command based on the determined jackpot effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1490, sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an ending designation command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is the ending designation command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1491. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120 a is not the ending designation command, the process proceeds to step S 1494.

  In step S1491, the sub CPU 120a performs a win end effect pattern determination process of determining a win end effect pattern, and ends the current command analysis process. In the hit end effect pattern determination process, the hit end effect pattern is determined based on the ending designation command, and the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the effect pattern storage area.

  Then, in order to transmit the determined information on the hit end effect pattern to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180, the effect pattern specification command based on the determined hit end effect pattern is set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c.

  In step S1494, the sub CPU 120a confirms whether or not the command stored in the reception buffer is an initialization command or a power recovery command. In this process, if the command stored in the reception buffer is an initialization command or a power recovery command, the sub CPU 120a shifts the process to step S1495. On the other hand, in this process, the sub CPU 120a ends the current command analysis process if it is not the initialization command or the power supply recovery command.

  In step S1495, the sub CPU 120a performs notification control processing regarding initialization notification or power supply recovery notification in the gaming machine 1 based on the initialization command or the power supply recovery command. The specific description of the notification control process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In step S1496, the sub CPU 120a performs a decoration member initial operation process of checking the operation of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b, and ends the current command analysis process. The specific description of the decorative member initial operation process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Icon display mode determination process)
The icon display mode determination process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 38 is a diagram showing icon display mode determination processing in the effect control unit 120 m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1421 in the command analysis process.

  In the icon display mode determination process, the final display mode of the icon display displayed in the variable icon display area of the image display device 31 is determined when the start winning combination designation command is received.

  In step S1421-1, the sub CPU 120a refers to the start winning combination designation command. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a analyzes the received start winning designation command, and grasps the winning of the jackpot, the type of the jackpot, and the contents of the effect (the expected fluctuation pattern).

  In step S1421-2, the sub CPU 120a acquires a random value for icon display mode determination. Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a acquires one random value from among “0” to “99” which is a range of the icon display mode determination random value.

  In step S1421-3, the sub CPU 120a selects an icon display mode determination table. In the present embodiment, the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29 is selected. For example, the icon display mode determination table for the non-time minor game state and the icon display mode determination table for the time minor game state are included. Depending on the gaming state, any icon display mode determination table may be selected.

  In step S1421-4, the sub CPU 120a determines an icon display mode (pattern). Specifically, in this process, the sub CPU 120a refers to the icon display mode determination table shown in FIG. 29, and based on the start winning combination designation command and the icon display mode determination random value, the icon display pattern (icon final display mode To determine).

Further, in this process, the sub CPU 120a turns on the icon display mode update flag in accordance with the determined icon display pattern (icon final display mode). In one example, if "icon display pattern (02)" or "icon display pattern (03)" or "icon display pattern (04)" is determined, sub CPU 120a turns on the icon display mode update flag. Set to
The icon display pattern in which the icon display mode update flag is set to ON is icon display in which the icon display mode changes when the pending icon display and / or the variable icon display is performed. Therefore, only "icon display pattern (01)" which is an icon display pattern in which the display mode does not change is set to OFF.

  Thereby, the sub CPU 120a determines the variation of the target for updating the icon display mode in accordance with ON / OFF of the icon display mode update flag in the update target determination process described later.

  In step S1421-5, the sub CPU 120a performs an update target determination process. Here, the update target determination process will be described once with reference to FIG. FIG. 39 is a diagram showing the update target determination process in the effect control unit 120 m.

(Update target decision process)
In this update target determination process, when the pending display mode update flag is set to ON in step S1421-4, the change in the target for updating the icon display mode is determined.

  In step S1421-51, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the icon display mode update flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120 a determines that the icon display mode update flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S 1421-52.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the icon display mode update flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the current update target determination process is ended. That is, the process ends in the case of “icon display pattern (01)”.

  In step S1421-52, the sub CPU 120 a performs an object change determination process. Specifically, in this process, sub CPU 120a refers to the target change determination table shown in FIGS. 30 and 31 and is based on the start winning designation command, the icon display pattern, and the selection rate associated with the icon display. To determine the icon update pattern.

  In step S1421-53, the sub CPU 120a determines, based on the icon update pattern determined in step S1421-52, whether or not the variation is a target.

In this process, if the sub CPU 120 a determines that the change is a target, the process proceeds to step S 1421-54. On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a does not determine that the change is a target, the process proceeds to step S1421-55.
In this process, the icon update patterns determined to be targets of the change are icon update patterns (02) to (04).

In step S1421-54, the sub CPU 120a sets the fluctuation standby counter (0 to 4) indicating the number of prior fluctuations executed until the fluctuation is started, and the fluctuation update flag.
The fluctuation standby counter (counter value: 0 to 4) is decremented by one each time a fluctuation pattern designation command is received in step S1440. Therefore, while the value of the fluctuation standby counter is 1 to 4, the previous fluctuation is still in progress, and the fluctuation starts when the value of the counter becomes zero.
Further, although not described in detail, the variation standby counters (counter values: 0 to 4) are separately provided for the first special symbol and the second special symbol, and the variation pattern designation command is generated in step S1440. If it is a variation pattern designating command related to the first special symbol, the value of the variation standby counter for the first special symbol is subtracted, and if it is a variation pattern designating command related to the second special symbol, the relevant for the second special symbol The value of the fluctuation standby counter is to be subtracted.

In step S1421-55, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the pre-variation is a target. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the pre-variation is a target, the process proceeds to step S1421-56. On the other hand, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the prior variation is not a target in this process, the sub CPU 120a ends the current update target determination process.
In this process, the icon update patterns determined to be subject to pre-variation are the icon update patterns (11) to (16), (21) to (21), which are "specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)". 26).

In step S1421-56, the sub CPU 120a determines the update pattern of the hold icon, and sets the change standby counter up to the change and the advance change flag. Then, the current update target determination process is ended. Then, the process returns to step S1421-6 in the icon display mode determination process shown in FIG.
In the update icon determination process of the hold icon in this process, first, the display form of the hold icon displayed first when receiving the start winning designation command is displayed as the "CD hold icon" or "blue character hold icon" It is determined whether to display or to display with the "red character hold icon", and when the display form of the hold icon to be displayed first is determined, then, prior to the start of the fluctuation, the pre-variation The display mode for a specific hold icon: at what timing in the middle and at what stage (including the effect of the unchanged caste), the final display form while the icon is displayed as the hold icon Scenario is determined.

  In step S1421-6, the sub CPU 120a performs the icon display pattern, the icon update pattern, the hold icon update pattern (in the case of a specific hold icon) determined in the above step S1421-4, the above step S1421-52, and the above step S1421-56. Based on the), display data indicating the display form of the first hold icon to be displayed in the hold icon display area is set in the transmission buffer.

(The variation icon display mode determination process (pending icon display mode update process))
The variation icon display mode determination process (pending icon display mode update process) will be described using FIG. FIG. 40 is a diagram showing the variation icon display mode determination process (pending icon display mode update process) in the effect control unit 120 m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1442 in the command analysis process.

  In step S1442-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the fluctuation standby counter has been decremented from "1" to "0". In this process, the sub CPU 120a does not decrement the counter value of the fluctuation standby counter from “1” to “0”, that is, the counter value of the advance fluctuation counter is within the range of “4” to “1”. If it is determined that subtraction has been performed, the process proceeds to step S1442-2.

  On the other hand, in this process, when the sub CPU 120a determines that the counter value of the advance fluctuation counter is decremented from "1" to "0", the process proceeds to step S1442-5.

  In step S1442-2, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the advance change flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the advance change flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1442-3.

On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change update flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the process proceeds to step S1442-5.
The icon update patterns for which it is determined that the prior variation flag is ON in this process are the icon update patterns (11) to (16), (21) to (21), which are "specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)". 26).

  In step S <b> 1442-3, the sub CPU 120 a performs pending icon display form identification processing. Specifically, based on the “display mode scenario for a specific hold icon” determined in step S1421-56, the sub CPU 120a specifies whether it is time to change the display mode of the hold icon. If it is a time to change the display mode of the hold icon, while specifying the display data (including the effect to be changed) indicating the display mode of the hold icon after the change, it is not the timing to change the display mode of the hold icon And specify display data (including a non-changing case effect) indicating the display mode of the pending icon currently displayed.

  In step S1442-4, the sub CPU 120a sets display data indicating the display form of the hold icon after change, which is identified in the process of step S1442-3, in the transmission buffer.

  In step S1442-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the change flag is ON. In this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S1442-6.

On the other hand, in this process, if the sub CPU 120a determines that the change flag is not ON, that is, it is OFF, the current change icon display mode determination process (pending icon display mode update process) is ended. .
The icon update patterns determined to have the change flag set to ON in this process are icon update patterns (02) to (04) which are "specific change icons (specific change effect related display mode)".

In step S1442-6, the sub CPU 120a performs target pseudo variation determination processing. Specifically, in this processing, the sub CPU 120a refers to the target pseudo variation determination table shown in FIGS. 32 and 33, and the icon display pattern determined in the above step S1421-4 and the above step S1421-52, and the icon update Determine the target pseudo fluctuation pattern based on the pattern.
In the target pseudo change processing, when there are a plurality of target pseudo change patterns associated with the icon update pattern, a lottery according to the selection rate set for each target pseudo change pattern is performed. Determine the target pseudo-variation pattern.

  In step S1442-7, the sub CPU 120a specifies display data corresponding to the determined target pseudo variation pattern.

  In step S1442-8, the sub CPU 120a sets display data in the transmission buffer.

(Notification control process)
The notification control process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 41 is a diagram showing notification control processing in the effect control unit 120 m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1495 in the command analysis process.

  In this notification control process, when the power recovery command or the initialization command is received, the image display device 31 displays a message indicating "power recovery is in progress" or "initializing", and power recovery from the audio output device 32 is performed. Make a sound output that indicates that it is medium or initializing.

  Here, as described above with reference to FIG. 34, in the present embodiment, step S1100 is repeatedly performed in the main processing of the effect control unit 120m, and timer interrupt processing can be performed. Before the movement of the first decorative member 33 a and the second decorative member 33 b in the unfolded state is started toward the standby position, and is retracted from the front surface of the image display device 31.

  Further, in the present embodiment, although detailed description will be described later, in the command analysis process included in the timer interrupt process (see FIG. 35), a display or an audio indicating “during initialization” or the like in the image display device 31 A notification control process (FIG. 41) is performed to output a sound from the output device 32 to indicate that initialization is in progress.

  That is, in the gaming machine 1, when the power is turned on by operating the power switch or the power is restored after a power failure, the image display device 31 displays a message indicating "power recovery is in progress" or "initializing". Since the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b in the unfolded state are started to move toward the standby position and are retracted from the front surface of the image display device 31 before the image display device 31 Indications indicating “Medium” or “Initializing” become more visible.

The notification control process shown in FIG. 41 will be described below.
In step S1495-1, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the initialization informing flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the initialization informing flag is set (in the initialization notification), the step is performed. The process moves to S1495-9, and when it is determined that the initialization informing flag is not set (when the initialization informing is not being performed), the process moves to step S1495-2.
Here, the “initialization informing flag” is a flag that is set in step S1495-5 based on the start of display indicating “in initialization” on the image display device 31 as described later.

  In step S1495-2, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the initialization command has been received. If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S1495-3, and if it is determined that it has not been received. , And moves the process to step S1495-14.

In step S 1495-3, sub CPU 120 a sets “initialization display command” in the effect transmission data storage area to transmit information for performing display indicating “under initialization” to image control unit 150. .
In this case, the "initialization display command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the image control unit 150, and the liquid crystal in the image control unit 150 The control CPU 150 a performs display control indicating “under initialization” via the image display device 31.

In step S1495-4, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "initialization sound output command" to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information for performing a sound output suggesting "initializing" to the frame control board 180. set.
In this case, the "initialization sound output command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the frame control board 180, and the frame control board 180 The frame control CPU 180 a performs sound output control indicating “under initialization” via the audio output device 32.

  In step S 1495-5, the sub CPU 120 a starts displaying a message indicating “in initialization” to the image display device 31 and performs sound output indicating “in initialization” to the frame control board 180. The initialization informing flag is set in the initialization informing flag region of the sub RAM 120c, and the process proceeds to step S1495-6.

In step S1495-6, the sub CPU 120a sets an "initialization notification timer" which is a required time for which the initialization notification is continuously performed, and shifts the processing to step S1495-7.
Specifically, the initialization notification time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the initialization notification timer counter. Note that the initialization notification timer counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 2 ms in S1500.

In step S 1495-7, the sub CPU 120 a is a function attached to the operation handle 3, and performs operation confirmation processing such as light emission operation and air vibrator operation of the operation handle 3.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the air vibrator operation and the like in the operation handle 3, energization data to be supplied to the firing control unit 132 that controls the operation of the operation handle 3 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120 a sets the “operation handle operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the operation check processing of the operation handle 3 to the emission control unit 132.
In this case, the "operation handle operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the firing control unit 132, and the operation handle 3 The operation confirmation process of is performed.
Although the detailed explanation is omitted about this "operation handle operation check processing", time required for operation check may be set in advance, and control may be performed to check the operation over the set time. .

In step S1495-8, the sub CPU 120a is a function attached to the effect button 35, and performs operation confirmation processing such as light emitting operation and vertical operation of the effect button 35.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the up and down movement of the effect button 35, energization data to be supplied to the frame control board 180 for controlling the operation of the effect button 35 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the “effect button operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information regarding the operation check process of the effect button 35 to the frame control board 180.
In this case, in the "data output process" in S1800 described above, the "display button operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the frame control board 180, The operation confirmation process of is performed.
Although this "effect button operation check process" is also the same as the "operation handle operation check process" described above, the time required for the operation check is set in advance, though the detailed description is omitted, and it is , You may control to confirm the operation.

  In step S1495-9, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the initialization notification timer set in the previous step S1495-6 has elapsed (initialization notification timer counter = 0?), And if it has elapsed If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1495-10. If it is determined that the process has not elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1495-14.

In step S 1495-10, the sub CPU 120 a stops the display for suggesting “under initialization” in the image display device 31 and the sound output for suggesting “under initialization” in the audio output device 32, so that “initialization notification is stopped. "Command" is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.
In this case, the sub CPU 120 a transmits the “initialization notification stop command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180 in the “data output process” in S1800 described above. . Then, the display on the image display device 31 is stop-controlled by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the sound output of the audio output device 32 is stop-controlled by the frame control CPU 180a.

  In step S1495-11, the sub CPU 120a causes the display indicating the "initializing" in the image display device 31 and the sound output indicating the "initializing" in the audio output device 32 to be stopped. The initialization informing flag set in step S1495-5 is reset, and the process proceeds to step S1495-12.

  In step S1495-12, the sub CPU 120a sets an initialization notification completion flag in the initialization notification completion flag area of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1495-13.

  In step S1495-13, the sub CPU 120a resets the initialization notification timer counter set in the previous step S1495-6, and shifts the process to step S1495-14.

In step S1495-14, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the power recovery informing flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the power recovery informing flag is set (when power recovery is in notification), the step is performed. The processing moves to S1495-22, and when it is determined that the power recovery informing flag is not set (when the power recovery notification is not in progress), the processing is shifted to step S1471-15.
Here, the “power recovery notification in progress flag” is a flag that is set in step S1495-18 based on the start of display indicating “power recovery in progress” on the image display device 31 as described later.

  In step S1495-15, sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the power supply recovery command has been received. If it is determined that it has been received, the process proceeds to step S1495-16. If it is determined that it has not been received The present notification control process is ended.

In step S1495-16, the sub CPU 120a sets a "power recovery display command" in the effect transmission data storage area to transmit information for performing a display indicating "power recovery recovery" to the image control unit 150. .
In this case, the “power restoration display command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c in the “data output process” in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120 a to the image control unit 150, and the liquid crystal in the image control unit 150. The control CPU 150 a performs display control indicating “power recovery is in progress” via the image display device 31.

In step S1495-17, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "power recovery sound output command" to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information for performing a sound output indicating "power recovery recovery" to the frame control board 180. set.
In this case, the “power restoration sound output command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c in the “data output process” in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120 a to the frame control board 180, and The frame control CPU 180 a performs sound output control indicating “power restoration in progress” via the audio output device 32.
It should be noted that the sound output suggesting "power restoration" and the sound output suggesting "initializing" in the voice output device 32 are different from each other by making the timbres different from each other, so that the game hall staff at a remote place However, it becomes easy to recognize whether "power is being restored" or "initializing".

  In step S 1495-18, sub CPU 120 a starts displaying a message indicating “power recovery is in progress” on image display device 31, and performs sound output in frame control board 180 indicating “power recovery is in progress”. Then, the power recovery informing flag is set in the power recovery informing flag region of the sub RAM 120c, and the process proceeds to step S1495-19.

In step S1495-19, the sub CPU 120a sets a "power recovery notification timer" which is a required time for which power recovery notification is continuously performed, and shifts the processing to step S1495-20.
Specifically, the power recovery notification time (for example, 30 seconds) is set in the power recovery notification timer counter. The power recovery notification timer counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 2 ms in the above-described S1500.

In step S 1495-20, the sub CPU 120 a is a function attached to the operation handle 3, and performs operation confirmation processing such as light emission operation and air vibrator operation of the operation handle 3.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the air vibrator operation and the like in the operation handle 3, energization data to be supplied to the firing control unit 132 that controls the operation of the operation handle 3 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120 a sets the “operation handle operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the operation check processing of the operation handle 3 to the emission control unit 132.
In this case, the "operation handle operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the firing control unit 132, and the operation handle 3 The operation confirmation process of is performed.

In step S1495-21, the sub CPU 120a is a function attached to the effect button 35, and performs operation confirmation processing such as light emitting operation and vertical operation of the effect button 35.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the up and down movement of the effect button 35, energization data to be supplied to the frame control board 180 for controlling the operation of the effect button 35 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the “effect button operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information regarding the operation check process of the effect button 35 to the frame control board 180.
In this case, in the "data output process" in S1800 described above, the "display button operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the frame control board 180, The operation confirmation process of is performed.

  In step S1495-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the power recovery notification timer set in the previous step S1495-19 has elapsed (power recovery notification timer counter = 0?), And it is determined that it has elapsed If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S1495-23. If it is determined that the process has not elapsed, the present notification control process is ended.

In step S1495-23, the sub CPU 120a stops the display for suggesting “power recovery in progress” in the image display device 31 and the sound output in the audio output device 32 for suggesting “power recovery in progress”. "Command" is set in the transmission data storage area for effect.
In this case, the "power recovery notification stop command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is transmitted to the image control unit 150 and the frame control board 180 by the sub CPU 120a in the "data output process" in S1800 described above. . Then, the display on the image display device 31 is stop-controlled by the liquid crystal control CPU 150a, and the sound output of the audio output device 32 is stop-controlled by the frame control CPU 180a.

  In step S1495-24, the sub CPU 120a causes the display on the image display device 31 to indicate “power recovery is in progress” and the sound output on the audio output device 32 to indicate “power recovery in progress” is stopped. The power recovery informing flag set in step S1495-18 is reset, and the process proceeds to step S1495-25.

  In step S1495-25, the sub CPU 120a sets a power recovery notification completion flag in the power recovery notification completion flag area of the sub RAM 120c, and shifts the processing to step S1495-26.

  In step S1495-26, the sub CPU 120a resets the power supply recovery notification timer counter set in the previous step S1495-19, and ends the notification control process of this time.

(Decoration member initial operation processing)
The decoration member initial operation processing will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 42 is a diagram showing decoration member initial operation processing in the effect control unit 120 m. Specifically, it is a diagram showing a subroutine of step S1496 in the command analysis process.

  In the present embodiment, in the decoration member initial movement process, an initial movement process for confirming the initial movement of the decoration members such as the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b is performed.

  In step S 1496-1, the sub CPU 120 a determines whether or not either the initialization informing completion flag or the power supply recovery informing completion flag is set, and if it is determined that any one is set, step S 1496 is performed. The processing is shifted to -2, and when no flag is set, the present decoration member initial operation processing ends.

In step S1496-2, the sub CPU 120a is a function attached to the operation handle 3, and performs operation confirmation processing such as light emission operation and air vibrator operation of the operation handle 3.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the air vibrator operation and the like in the operation handle 3, energization data to be supplied to the firing control unit 132 that controls the operation of the operation handle 3 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120 a sets the “operation handle operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the operation check processing of the operation handle 3 to the emission control unit 132.
In this case, the "operation handle operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the firing control unit 132, and the operation handle 3 The operation confirmation process of is performed.
Although the detailed explanation is omitted about this "operation handle operation check processing", time required for operation check may be set in advance, and control may be performed to check the operation over the set time. .

In step S1496-3, the sub CPU 120a is a function attached to the effect button 35, and performs operation confirmation processing such as the light emitting operation and the up and down operation of the effect button 35.
Specifically, in order to perform the light emission operation and the up and down movement of the effect button 35, energization data to be supplied to the frame control board 180 for controlling the operation of the effect button 35 is set.
Then, the sub CPU 120a sets the “effect button operation check designation command” in the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information regarding the operation check process of the effect button 35 to the frame control board 180.
In this case, in the "data output process" in S1800 described above, the "display button operation confirmation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the frame control board 180, The operation confirmation process of is performed.
Although this "effect button operation check process" is also the same as the "operation handle operation check process" described above, the time required for the operation check is set in advance, though the detailed description is omitted, and it is , You may control to confirm the operation.

The "operation handle operation confirmation process" in step S1496-2 and the "effect button operation confirmation process" in step S1496-3 are also performed in the notification control process (see FIG. 41) as described above. In the decoration member initial operation process, the processes of step S1496-2 and step S1496-3 can be skipped.
In this case, since the operation check in the operation handle 3 and the effect button 35 does not hide the image display device 31 on which the display such as “power is restored” is displayed, the operation check of the operation handle 3 and effect button 35 is efficiently performed. It can be carried out.

In step S1496-4, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the first decorative member initial operation error flag is set or not, and if it is determined that the first decorative member initial operation error flag is not set, step S1496- If it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation error flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1496-18.
Here, the "first decorative member initial operation error flag" starts the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a as described later, and the movement to the standby position is not completed even after a predetermined time has elapsed It is a flag set in step S1496-20 based on the determination that the

In step S1496-5, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the first decorative member initial operation in progress flag is set or not, and if it is determined that the first decorative member initial operation in progress flag is not set, step S1496- If it is determined that the first decorative member initial operation flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1496-11.
Here, the "first decorative member initial operation in progress flag" is a flag set in step S1496-9 based on the start of the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a as described later.

In step S1496-6, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the first decoration member initial operation completion flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation completion flag is not set, step S1496- The process moves to step 7, and if it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation completed flag is set, the process moves to step S1496-21.
Here, the “first decorative member initial operation completed flag” is a flag set in step S1496-12 based on the completion of the initial operation confirmation of the first decorative member 33a, as described later.

In step S1496-7, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial operation start process of the first decorative member 33a.
Specifically, the first decorative member 33a is operated to reciprocate the first decorative member 33a stored and moved to each standby position in steps S1010 to S1030 described above. The energization data to be energized is set to the "panel drive device 33" including a stepping motor and the like corresponding to.

In step S1496-8, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "first decoration member initial operation specification command" to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information related to the initial operation start process of the first decoration member 33a to the drive control unit 160. set.
In this case, the "first decoration member initial operation designation command" set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the "data output process" in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120a to the drive control unit 160. Then, a drive signal is transmitted to the driver unit of the panel drive device 33 by the drive control CPU 160a in the drive control unit 160, and each stepping motor corresponding to the first decorative member 33a is driven to rotate forward and backward. A reciprocating movement is performed.

  In step S1496-9, the sub CPU 120a sets the first decoration member initial movement flag in the first decoration member initial movement flag region of the sub RAM 120c based on starting the initial movement of the first decoration member 33a. , And moves the process to step S1496-21.

In step S1496-10, the sub CPU 120a sets the "first decoration member initial operation time" which is the time required for the reciprocation operation of the first decoration member 33a consisting of the expansion operation and the storage operation.
Specifically, the first decoration member initial operation time is set in the first decoration member initial operation time counter. The first decorative member initial operation time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 2 ms in the above-described S1500.

  In step S1496-11, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the decorative member has returned to the standby position while performing an initial operation by expanding the first decorative member 33a. If it is determined that the first decorative member 33a can return to the standby position, the process proceeds to step S1496-12, and if it is determined that the first decorative member 33a is in the midst of initial operation and has not returned to the standby position, step S1496- Transfer the process to 19.

  Here, as a method of detecting whether or not the first decorative member 33a can return to the standby position, for example, as an initial operation of the first decorative member 33a, a reciprocation operation of continuously performing an expanding operation and a storing operation is performed. When the decorative member is returned to the original standby position by the reciprocation, a sensor (for example, a photo sensor) provided at the standby position of the first decorative member 33a detects the movement to the standby position. It is possible to determine whether or not to move.

In the embodiment shown in FIG. 42, as described later, in step S1496-20, for the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a, the reciprocation operation is normal within the time required for the reciprocation operation consisting of the unfolding operation and the stowing operation. When it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation error flag is set, the first decoration member initial operation error flag is set.
Then, in step S1496-5, the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a is performed again based on the fact that the first decorative member initial operation error flag is set.
Therefore, although not shown, a threshold (for example, 3 times) is provided to the number of times the first decorative member initial operation error flag is set in step S1496-20, and if this threshold is exceeded, the subsequent steps It may be determined that the movement to the standby position has been completed in the process of S1496-11, and the process may move to the initial operation confirmation of the second decorative member 33b (after S1496-21).

  In step S1496-12, the sub CPU 120a determines that the reciprocation operation can be normally performed for the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a, and the first decorative member initial operation completed flag region of the sub RAM 120c is The decoration member initial operation completed flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S1496-13.

In step S1496-13, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial operation stop process of stopping the initial operation of the decorative member for the first decorative member 33a which has been confirmed to have been moved to the standby position in step S1496-11.
Specifically, in order to stop the operation of the first decorative member 33a, energization stop data for stopping the energization is set in the "panel drive device 33" including a stepping motor and the like corresponding to the first decorative member 33a.

In step S1496-14, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "first decoration member initial operation stop designation command" to the transmission data storage area for effect in order to transmit information on the stop of the initial operation of the first decoration member 33a to the drive control unit 160. Set to
In this case, the “first decoration member initial operation stop designation command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the “data output process” in S1800 described above is sent by the sub CPU 120a to the drive control unit 160. Then, a drive stop signal is transmitted to the driver unit of the panel drive device 33 by the drive control CPU 160a in the drive control unit 160, and the stepping motor corresponding to the first decoration member 33a stops the rotational drive and the reciprocation stops Be done.

  In step S1496-15, the sub CPU 120a resets the first decorative member initial operation flag set in the previous step S1496-9 based on the fact that the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a is stopped, and the step The processing moves to S1496-16.

  In step S1496-16, the sub CPU 120a resets the first decorative member initial operation time counter set in the previous step S1496-10, and shifts the processing to step S1496-17.

In step S1496-17, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the first decoration member initial operation completion flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation completion flag is not set, the current time If it is determined that the decoration member initial operation process is ended and it is determined that the first decoration member initial operation completed flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1496-21.
Here, the “first decorative member initial operation completed flag” is a flag that is set in step S1496-12 based on the completion of the initial operation confirmation of the first decorative member 33a.

  In step S1496-18, as described later, the sub CPU 120a performs step S1496 based on the fact that movement to the standby position can not be confirmed even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a was started. The first decoration member initial operation error flag set at -20 is reset, and the process proceeds to step S1496-7.

  In step S1496-19, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the “first decoration member initial operation time” set in step S1496-10 has passed (first decoration member initial operation time counter = 0?) If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1496-20. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the present decoration member initial operation process is ended.

  In step S1496-20, the sub CPU 120a determines that the reciprocation operation can not be normally performed within the time required for the reciprocation operation including the expansion operation and the storage operation for the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a. Then, the first decorative member initial operation error flag is set in the first decorative member initial operation error flag area of the sub RAM 120c, and the process proceeds to step S1496-13.

In step S1496-21, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the second decoration member initial operation error flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the second decoration member initial operation error flag is not set, step S1496- If it is determined that the second decoration member initial operation error flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1496-34.
Here, the "second decoration member initial operation error flag" starts the initial operation of the second decoration member 33b as described later, and the movement to the standby position is not completed even after a predetermined time has elapsed It is a flag that is set in step S1496-36 based on that it is determined.

In step S1496-22, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the second decoration member initial operation in progress flag is set or not, and if it is determined that the second decoration member initial operation in progress flag is not set, step S1496- If it is determined that the flag is set during the second decorative member initial operation, the process proceeds to step S1496-28.
Here, the "second decorative member initial operation in progress flag" is a flag set in step S1496-26 based on the start of the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b, as described later.

In step S1496-23, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the second decoration member initial operation completion flag is set or not, and when it is determined that the second decoration member initial operation completion flag is not set, step S1496- If it is determined that the second decorative member initial operation completed flag is set, the present decorative member initial operation processing ends.
Here, the "second decoration member initial operation completed flag" is a flag set in step S1496-29 based on the completion of the initial operation check of the second decoration member 33b, as described later.

In step S1496-24, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial operation start process of the second decorative member 33b.
Specifically, for the second decorative member 33b stored and moved to the standby position in steps S1010 to S1030 described above, it corresponds to the second decorative member 33b in order to perform a reciprocating operation consisting of a deployment operation and a storage operation. The energization data to be energized is set to the "panel drive device 33" including the stepping motor and the like.

In step S1496-25, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "second decoration member initial operation specification command" to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information related to the initial operation start process of the second decoration member 33b to the drive control unit 160. set.
In this case, the “second decoration member initial operation designation command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120 c in the “data output process” in S1800 described above is transmitted by the sub CPU 120 a to the drive control unit 160. Then, the drive control CPU 160a in the drive control unit 160 transmits a drive signal to the driver unit of the panel drive device 33, and the respective stepping motors corresponding to the second decorative member 33b are driven to rotate forward and backward. A reciprocating movement is performed.

  In step S1496-26, the sub CPU 120a sets the second decoration member initial movement flag in the second decoration member initial movement flag region of the sub RAM 120c based on starting the initial movement of the second decoration member 33b. , And moves the process to step S1496-27.

In step S1496-27, the sub CPU 120a sets a "second decoration member initial operation time" which is a time required for the reciprocation operation of the second decoration member 33b consisting of the expansion operation and the storage operation.
Specifically, the second decoration member initial operation time is set in the second decoration member initial operation time counter. The second decoration member initial operation time counter is updated by subtracting 1 every 2 ms in the above-described S1500.

  In step S1496-28, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the decorative member can return to the standby position while performing an initial operation by expanding the second decorative member 33b. If it is determined that the second decorative member 33b can return to the standby position, the process proceeds to step S1496-29, and if it is determined that the initial operation is not being performed and the standby position has not been returned, step S1496- Transfer the process to 35.

  Here, as a method of detecting whether or not the second decorative member 33b can return to the standby position, for example, as an initial operation of the second decorative member 33b, a reciprocation operation of continuously performing an expanding operation and a storing operation is performed. When the decorative member is returned to the original standby position by the reciprocation, a sensor (for example, a photo sensor) provided at the standby position of the second decorative member 33b detects the movement to the standby position. It is possible to determine whether or not to move.

  In step S1496-29, the sub CPU 120a determines that the reciprocation operation can be normally performed for the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b, and the second decorative member initial operation completed flag region of the sub RAM 120c is selected. The decoration member initial operation completed flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S1496-30.

In step S1496-30, the sub CPU 120a performs an initial operation stop process for stopping the initial operation of the decoration member for the second decoration member 33b which has been confirmed to be moved to the standby position in step S1496-28.
Specifically, in order to stop the operation of the second decorative member 33b, energization stop data for stopping the energization is set in the "panel driving device 33" including a stepping motor and the like corresponding to the second decorative member 33b.

In step S1496-31, the sub CPU 120a transmits a "second decoration member initial operation stop designation command" to the effect transmission data storage area in order to transmit information on the stop of the initial operation of the second decoration member 33b to the drive control unit 160. Set to
In this case, the “second decoration member initial operation stop designation command” set in the transmission buffer of the sub RAM 120c in the “data output process” in S1800 described above is sent by the sub CPU 120a to the drive control unit 160. Then, a drive stop signal is transmitted to the driver unit of the panel drive device 33 by the drive control CPU 160a in the drive control unit 160, and the stepping motor corresponding to the second decoration member 33b stops the rotational drive and the reciprocation stops Be done.

  In step S1496-32, the sub CPU 120a resets the second decorative member initial operation in progress flag set in the previous step S1496-26 based on the fact that the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b is stopped, and the step Transfers the process to S1496-33.

  In step S1496-33, the sub CPU 120a resets the second decoration member initial operation time counter set in the previous step S1496-27, and ends the present decoration member initial operation processing.

  In step S1496-34, as described later, the sub CPU 120a performs step S1496 based on the fact that movement to the standby position can not be confirmed even if a predetermined time has elapsed since the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b is started. The second decoration member initial operation error flag set at -36 is reset, and the process proceeds to step S1496-24.

  In step S1496-35, the sub CPU 120a determines whether the "second decoration member initial operation time" set in step S1496-27 has elapsed (second decoration member initial operation time counter = 0?) If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S1496-36. If it is determined that the time has not elapsed, the present decoration member initial operation process is ended.

  In step S1496-36, the sub CPU 120a determines that the reciprocation operation can not be normally performed within the time required for the reciprocation operation consisting of the deployment operation and the storage operation for the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b. Then, the second decoration member initial movement error flag is set in the second decoration member initial movement error flag area of the sub RAM 120c, and the process proceeds to step S1496-30.

By the decoration member initial movement processing shown in FIG. 42, each of the initial movement and the confirmation is sequentially performed on the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b in this embodiment, and the initial movement of any one decoration member is performed. If an error occurs, the operation check of the one decoration member is performed again, and the process is transferred to the operation check of the other decoration member on condition that the operation check of the one decoration member can be normally performed. And
For this reason, the operation confirmation of each decoration member can be performed reliably, avoiding the interference accompanying mutual operation of the 1st decoration member 33a and the 2nd decoration member 33b.

  In the actual operation, when the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b are designed such that the movement ranges of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b do not interfere with each other, each initial operation and confirmation should be performed simultaneously. Is also possible.

  In this case, specifically, in the decoration member initial movement process shown in FIG. 42, after the “effect button operation confirmation process” in step S1496-3, steps S1496-4 relating to the movement confirmation of the first decoration member 33a; It becomes possible by advancing a process simultaneously about step S1496-21 regarding the operation confirmation of the 2nd decoration member 33b.

  Here, a modification of the decoration member initial operation process shown in FIG. 42 will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, about description of the decoration member initial stage operation process in FIG. 43, description of the process which overlaps with the content of the decoration member initial stage process demonstrated using FIG. 42 is abbreviate | omitted.

  In the modified example of the decorative member initial operation process shown in FIG. 43, in step S1496-59, the initial operation of the first decorative member 33a is reciprocated within the time required for the reciprocation operation consisting of the expanding operation and the housing operation. If it is determined that the process can not be normally performed, the first decorative member initial operation error flag is set, and as shown in steps S1496-53 to S1496-56 of FIG. 43, the initial state of the first decorative member 33a It is assumed that the operation process is temporarily ended.

  Then, with the first decorative member initial operation error flag set, the processing is transferred to the initial operation confirmation (step S1496-61 and subsequent steps) of the second decorative member 33b, and the step S1496 is performed similarly to the above-described step S1496-58. Also in -74, regarding the initial operation of the second decorative member 33b, when it is determined that the reciprocation operation can not be normally performed within the time required for the reciprocation operation consisting of the expansion operation and the storage operation, [2] The decoration member initial operation error flag is set.

That is, in the modification shown in FIG. 43, the initial operation process of the first decorative member 33a is shifted to the initial operation process of the second decorative member 33b regardless of whether the process is normal or abnormal.
Therefore, in the process of confirming the operation of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b, the first decorative member initial operation error flag or the second decorative member initial operation error flag is set together or only one is set. Or it will not be set to either.

  When it is determined in step S1496-44 that at least either the first decoration member initial operation error flag or the second decoration member initial operation error flag is set, the first decoration member 33a is again selected. It is supposed to start over from the initial operation process.

  Therefore, according to the modification of the decoration member initial movement processing, the movement confirmation for each of the decoration members as the decoration member initial movement processing shown in FIG. 42 is performed for the operation confirmation of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b. When an error occurs in the confirmation, since there is not provided the retry function of performing the reciprocation operation of the decoration member again, the initial operation confirmation of the plurality of decoration members can be performed quickly.

(Operation example)
An operation example of the present embodiment will be described using FIG. The image display device 31 shown in FIG. 44 shows a state in which the gaming machine 1 is viewed from the front.

  First, FIG. 44 (a-1) shows a state in which the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, and for example, new game introduction work of the gaming machine between the closing of the gaming hall and the opening of the next day It shows a state in which the first decorative member 33a has been moved toward a position overlapping the front surface of the image display device 31 due to the influence of the vibration caused by the above. Specifically, the first decorative member 33a is moved downward from the standby position (see FIG. 1) to a position farthest from the standby position.

  Further, FIG. 44 (a-2) shows a state in which the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped as in FIG. 44 (a-1), and for example, the second decoration member 33b is an image display device. It shows that it has moved to a position overlapping with the front of 31. Specifically, the second decorative member 33 b is slightly pivoted downward from the standby position (see FIG. 1) to the front side of the image display device 31.

  In the subsequent FIG. 44 (b), the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, and the first decorative member is processed by the processing of step S1000 to step S1030 during the main processing of the effect control unit described above using FIG. The state which 33a and the 2nd decoration member 33b moved toward each waiting position is shown.

  Although illustration is omitted, for example, as described above in step S1000 of FIG. 34, the sub CPU 120a starts the main processing program from the sub ROM 120b as an initial setting process because the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed. While reading, processing is performed to initialize flags and the like stored in the sub RAM 120c.

  Therefore, under the situation where the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are being moved toward their respective standby positions, the load processing image etc. by the main processing program read from the sub ROM 120b is actually an image display device It will be displayed on 31.

  In (c-1) of FIG. 44, the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, so that “image display device 31” is displayed by the processing of step S1495-16 of notification control processing described above with reference to FIG. It shows a state in which a display indicating "power recovery is in progress" has been performed. Furthermore, as shown in the figure, in this case, in the present embodiment, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound indicating that “power recovery is in progress” by the processing of step S1495-17 and the like of the notification control processing.

  In FIG. 44 (c-2), as in the case of FIG. 44 (c-1), power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, and the clear switch is depressed. A state in which a display indicating “under initialization” is displayed on the image display device 31 is shown by the processing of step S1495-3 and the like of the notification control processing. Further, as shown in the figure, in this case, in the present embodiment, the sound output device 32 outputs a sound indicating that "initializing" is being performed by the processing of step S1495-4 and the like of the notification control processing.

  That is, in the present embodiment, even if the first decorative member 33 a and the second decorative member 33 b move to a position overlapping the front surface of the image display device 31 before the power supply is resumed, the power supply is Immediately after the restart, the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are actually placed in their respective standby positions in order to start moving the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b toward their respective standby positions. After the movement is completed, of course, even if a display such as “power recovery is in progress” is displayed during the movement of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b to the standby position, “power restoration is in progress” It becomes easy to see.

  FIG. 44D shows the state after the display such as “power restoration is in progress”, and the processing in steps S1496-4 to S1496-20 of the decoration member initial operation processing described above with reference to FIG. The state which is performing the initial stage operation process of the 1st decoration member 33a is shown.

  FIG. 44E shows the result after the initial operation processing of the first decorative member 33a is completed, by the processing in steps S1496-21 to S1496-36 of the decorative member initial operation processing described above with reference to FIG. The state which is performing the initial stage operation process of the 2nd decoration member 33b is shown.

  In the case where the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are designed so that the operating ranges of both decorative members do not interfere with each other, the first decorative member shown in FIG. The initial operation process of the decoration member 33a and the initial operation process of the second decoration member 33b shown in FIG. 44 (e) may be performed simultaneously.

  In FIG. 44 (f), the game is automatically started when the initial operation process of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b is finished, and the effect pattern 38 is "123" as an initial symbol. The game is stopped as a combination, and shows the player that the lottery result is lost.

  Here, about switching from the state in which the initial operation process of the decorative member (see (d) and (e) in FIG. 44) is performed to the state in which the game is started ((f) in FIG. It is also possible that the game is resumed upon depression of the clear switch by the like.

  In this case, the clear switch is pressed immediately after visually confirming that the initial operation processing of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b has been completed safely by the judgment of the game hall staff etc. It is possible to resume.

Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 45 and 46. FIG.
The second embodiment is an embodiment characterized by the main processing of the effect control unit 120m, FIG. 45 shows the main processing of the effect control unit 120m, and FIG. 46 shows an operation example based on the main processing.

The description of the main processing of the effect control unit 120m in FIG. 45 is omitted for the processing overlapping with the contents of the first embodiment described using FIG.
Further, with regard to the description of the operation example in FIG. 46, the description of the processing overlapping with the content of the first embodiment described using FIG. 44 is omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 45, in step S2005, the sub CPU 120a determines whether or not the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b have returned to their respective standby positions, and both decorative members are in the standby position. If it is determined that the state is returned to, the process proceeds to step S2100, and if it is determined that the state is not returned to the standby position for any one of the two decorative members, the process proceeds to step S2010.

  Here, as a method of determining whether or not the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b have returned to the standby position, for example, the standby position of each of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b It is possible to determine whether or not it is in the state of returning to the standby position by detecting the respective decoration members by a sensor (for example, a photo sensor) provided on the.

  If it is determined in step S2005 that at least one of the decorative members is not in the standby position, the process is the same as the process (steps S1010 to S1030) described above with reference to FIG. 34 in the first embodiment. In steps S2010 to S2030, movement of the decorative member to the standby position, that is, storage operation is performed.

Next, an operation example of the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
First, FIG. 46 (a-1) shows a state where the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, and the first decoration member 33a is in the state of moving downward from the standby position, and The second decorative member 33 b is slightly rotated downward from the standby position toward the front side of the image display device 31.

  In the subsequent FIG. 46 (b), the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, and the first decorative member is processed by the processing of step S2010 to step S2030 during the main processing of the effect control unit described above using FIG. The state which 33a and the 2nd decoration member 33b moved toward each waiting position from the state shown to FIG. 46 (a-1) is shown.

  In the subsequent FIG. 46 (c-1), the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed, so that “image display device 31” is displayed by the processing of step S1495-16 of notification control processing described above with reference to FIG. It shows a state in which a display indicating "power recovery is in progress" has been performed.

  46C-2 is the same as FIG. 46C-1 when power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed and the clear switch is pressed, as described above with reference to FIG. A state in which a display indicating “under initialization” is displayed on the image display device 31 is shown by the processing of step S1495-3 and the like of the notification control processing.

  Here, the state shown in FIG. 46 (a-2) is a state in which the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, and the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are in the standby positions. It shows a state of return.

  In the second embodiment of the present invention, as described above in the main process (FIG. 45) of the effect control unit, both the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are at standby positions after the initial setting after power recovery. It is determined whether or not it has returned to (see step S2005).

  Therefore, when the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are in the state shown in FIG. 46 (a-2), in step S2005 shown in FIG. 45, the first decorative member 33a and the second decoration are It is determined that the members 33b are both returned to the standby position, and the state shifts directly to the state shown in FIG. 46 (c-1) or FIG. 46 (c-2).

  Therefore, in the second embodiment, the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is stopped, and both the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b are on standby as shown in FIG. 46 (a-2). When it is in the state of returning to the position, as shown in FIG. 46, the display indicating the “power restoration” or the like is performed according to the determination result of the effect control unit 120m (c-1) Or it will shift directly to the state shown in FIG. 46 (c-2).

  Therefore, according to the second embodiment of the present invention, when it is determined that both the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b have returned to the standby position after the initial setting after power recovery. It is possible to immediately perform a display on the image display device 31 indicating “power recovery is in progress” or the like without performing energization or driving to a stepping motor or the like corresponding to each decorative member.

  From the above, according to the present invention, the decorative members (the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b in the present embodiment) provided on the gaming machine before the power supply to the gaming machine 1 is resumed. Even if it has moved from the standby position to a position overlapping with the front of the image display device 31, the decoration member is moved to the standby position immediately after the resumption of the power supply. It is possible to prevent the display of "power supply recovery" and the like from being affected.

  In addition, since the decorative member is returned to the standby position immediately after the resumption of the power supply to the gaming machine 1, the actual decorative member reciprocation operation is performed in the subsequent decorative member initial operation processing (FIGS. 42 and 43). The confirmation can be performed reliably and carefully.

  Here, as described above in the operation example (FIG. 44 and FIG. 46), in the present embodiment, notification control processing (FIG. 44 (c-1), (FIG. c-2) and FIGS. 46 (c-1) and 46 (c-2), the initial operation process of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b (FIGS. 44 (d) and (e) and FIG. 46). Although (d) and (e) are performed, the initial operation processing of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b may be performed at another timing.

In this case, for example, a time zone (for example, about 30 seconds) in which the notification control process shown in FIG. 44 (c-1) or (c-2) or FIG. 46 (c-1) or (c-2) is performed. Control to start the initial operation processing of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b several seconds after the start of the display such as "power restoration" in the image display device 31. You may
By doing so, at least a display such as "power restoration" is displayed for several seconds before the initial operation processing of the first decoration member 33a and the second decoration member 33b is performed, so that the game hall hall staff It is possible to easily confirm the display of “Medium” and the like, and restart the game (see FIGS. 44 (f) and 46 (f)) as soon as possible.

  Also, on the other hand, control may be made to start the initial operation processing of the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b simultaneously with resumption of the game (see FIG. 44 (f), FIG. 46 (f)). Even in this case, it is possible to resume the game immediately.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as described above for the “operation handle operation check process” and the “effect button operation check process”, the notification control process (see FIG. 41) and the decoration member initial operation process (FIGS. 42 and 43) Although included in any of the processes, it may be performed only in the notification control process, or may be performed only in the decoration member initial operation process.

  And in this embodiment, when power supply is resumed, the decorative members to be moved to the standby position are moved by their own weight under the influence of vibration or the like like the first decorative member 33a and the second decorative member 33b. However, the present invention is applicable not only to a configuration that moves by its own weight but also to a decoration member (movable member) whose main operation is a simple reciprocating movement in the lateral direction. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the display area of the image display apparatus 31 in which the display indicating “in power recovery” or “in initialization” is performed constitutes one aspect of the “image display area”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first decorative member 33a which is driven by the panel drive device 33 and is movable in the vertical direction to move to the front of the image display device 31, and falls to the left with the lower as a fulcrum The 2nd decoration member 33b which can move to the front of display 31 constitutes one mode of a "movable member."

  Further, in the present embodiment, at the time of the effect by the gaming machine 1, the operation by the first decorative member 33a which can move in the vertical direction and move to the front of the image display device 31; The operation by the second decorative member 33 b movable to the front surface of the display device 31 constitutes one aspect of “movable member effect”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, data indicating the gaming state when the power supply is stopped, and data set in various storage areas in the main RAM 110 c constitutes one aspect of “control data”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the main RAM 110c, which stores data indicating the gaming state when the power supply is stopped when the power supply is stopped, constitutes one aspect of the “control data holding unit”.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the main process of the main control board by the main CPU 110a, the process of performing recovery based on the gaming state at the time of power supply stoppage is one aspect of the “game recovery processing means” in steps S10 to S16. Configure.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the main process of the main control board by the main CPU 110a, the process of performing the recovery based on the gaming state at the time of the power supply stop constitutes one aspect of the “recovery process” in steps S10 to S15. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 44 (f), for example, the effect pattern 38 stopped and displayed as a combination of “123” displayed on the image display device 31 as an initial symbol after the start of the game is “image Configure one aspect of the effect.

  Here, although a detailed description and illustration have not been made in the operation example (FIG. 44), when a power failure occurs during the opening of the game hall and the power supply of the game hall is restored thereafter, Based on the number of pending icons displayed on the image display device 31, for example, in the state after game recovery shown in FIG. 44 (f), the number of pending icons is displayed on the image display device 31 for recovery. The game will be resumed.

  At this time, with regard to the recovery display mode of the hold icon, the “hold icon before the power failure changes to one or more stages before the fluctuation starts, and the specific hold icon (specific hold display mode If it is displayed as “)”, the display mode does not change before the start of the fluctuation after power is restored, and it is restored as “normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)” The display mode may be restored to any display mode as the display mode before the power failure as well as the recovery display as the "specific hold icon (specific hold mode)".

  In this case, specifically, regardless of which display mode is displayed, first, gaming state data (start winning) stored (held) in the main RAM 110c (backup RAM area) in the power failure detection process (step S105) The designated command is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a.

  Then, when the recovery display is performed as the "normal hold icon (normal hold display mode)", the sub CPU 120a refers to the "icon display pattern (icon final display) while referring to the" icon display mode determination table "(FIG. 29). "Form" is determined, and a display mode based on the final display form of the icon is displayed in the hold icon display area of the image display device 31.

  In addition, when the recovery display is performed as the "specific hold icon (specific hold display mode)", the sub CPU 120a refers to the "icon display mode determination table" (FIG. 29) and displays the "icon display pattern (icon final display Form) is determined, and the “icon update pattern” is determined with reference to the “target change determination table” (FIG. 30 or 31), and the display mode based on the “icon update pattern” is displayed on the image display device 31. It will be displayed in the hold icon display area of.

  In addition, when a new start winning combination occurs after the power is restored, and a start winning combination designation command based on the starting combination is sent to the sub CPU 120a, the “icon display pattern” is normally based on the starting combination designation command. And "icon update pattern" is determined, and the display of the pending icon based on the "icon update pattern" is performed.

  Furthermore, when a power failure occurs during the opening of the game arcade hall and the power supply of the game arcade hall is restored thereafter, for example, FIG. 44 (f In the state after game recovery shown in), the display may not be displayed on the image display device 31 for recovery, or may be displayed for recovery.

  Here, in the case where the fluctuation icon is restored and displayed, the display condition of the fluctuation icon before the power failure changes between the start of the fluctuation and the stop of the restoration display manner of the fluctuation icon. There is no “normal relevant fluctuation icon (normal variation effect related display mode)” or the display mode changes in one or more stages from the start of the change until the stop Regardless of whether or not the fluctuation icon (specific fluctuation effect related display mode), the display mode of the “normal fluctuation icon (normal fluctuation effect related display mode)” is restored.

  In this case, for example, first, gaming state data (start winning combination designation command) stored (held) in the main RAM 110c (backup RAM area) in the power failure detection process (step S105) is transmitted from the main CPU 110a to the sub CPU 120a .

  Then, the sub CPU 120a determines the "icon display pattern (icon final display form)" while referring to the "icon display form determination table" (FIG. 29), and the display form of the variation icon based on the icon final display form. This can be achieved by displaying in the variable icon display area of the image display device 31.

  In addition, the pending icon displayed on the image display device 31 before the power failure is also restored as described above due to the restoration of the power supply as described above, and thereafter, when the variable display (the relevant variation) based on the pending icon is started According to the “icon display pattern (icon final display form)”, the icon final display form can be displayed in the variable icon display area of the image display device 31.

When a new start winning combination occurs after power is restored, and a start winning combination designation command and a variation pattern specification command based on the starting winning combination are transmitted to the sub CPU 120a, first, as a normal, the start winning combination designation command Based on the “icon display pattern determination table” (FIG. 29) and the “target change determination table” (FIGS. 30 and 31), the “icon display pattern” and the “icon update pattern” are determined.
Then, based on the fluctuation pattern designation command, the "object pseudo fluctuation pattern" is determined with reference to the "object pseudo fluctuation determination table" (FIG. 32 or 33), and the "object pseudo fluctuation pattern" is determined. The variation icon will be displayed.

1 gaming machine 110 main control board 110a main CPU
110b Main ROM
110c Main RAM
120a sub CPU
120b sub ROM
120c sub RAM
120m production control unit

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of executing image effects by an image display area and movable member effects by a movable member in a game,
Hold storage means for holding and storing the determination information up to a predetermined upper limit based on the winning of the game ball in the starting opening;
Control data holding means for holding control data necessary for recovering the game in the game after the power supply is resumed when the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped;
When power supply is resumed, recovery processing for recovering the game is performed based on the control data stored in the control data storage unit, and an image during recovery related to the recovery processing is displayed in the image display area Game recovery processing means,
Equipped with
The image display area is capable of displaying the hold image corresponding to the hold storage, and the hold image in a normal hold display mode and a specific hold display mode different from the normal hold display mode. It is possible to display
The movable member includes a plurality of movable members including: a first movable member movable in a first movable region; and a second movable member movable in a second movable region including a region overlapping the first movable region. Have
The movable member effect is a first movable member effect in which the first movable member moves to a first predetermined position overlapping the image display area, and the second movable member effect to a second predetermined position different from the first predetermined position. A second movable member effect in which the movable member moves;
The game recovery processing means
When the first movable member and the second movable member are not in the standby position before the movement is performed when the power supply is resumed,
At different timings for each of the movable member, and executes the control to move to the standby position before the movement is performed to display the recovery in the image in the image display region, after displaying the recovery in an image, the Performing an initial operation of controlling movement to a predetermined position and movement to the standby position in a manner similar to the movable member effect at different timings for each movable member;
It executes a control for displaying an initial image according to the image effect in place of the recovery in the image on the image display area,
If there is the pending memory when the power supply is resumed,
Control to display all the pending images corresponding to the pending storage in the normal pending display mode regardless of whether or not the pending image was displayed in the specific pending display mode before stopping the power supply Do ,
A game machine characterized by

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